The Canongate Triangle

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Focusing on the struggle for women's emancipation in nineteenth-century Edinburgh, the story follows a domestic servant falsely accused of murdering her lover's husband. As she confronts the patriarchal legal system and male oppression, her employer, who is also her lover, embarks on a philanthropic mission to restore her reputation amidst the challenges of the impoverished old town. The narrative highlights themes of resilience, social justice, and the fight against gender inequality.