Summary of Chronique du crime et de l'innocence, tome 2/8
**Volume 2 of Chronique du crime et de l'innocence is a collection of tragic events that took place in France during the 18th century. It is written by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Champagnac and was first published in 1776.
The book is divided into four sections:
- Section 1: This section tells the story of a young woman who is falsely accused of murder. She is eventually exonerated, but the experience leaves her traumatized.
- Section 2: This section tells the story of a man who is wrongly convicted of theft. He is sentenced to death, but is eventually pardoned by the king.
- Section 3: This section tells the story of a group of people who are accused of witchcraft. They are tortured and eventually put to death.
- Section 4: This section tells the story of a man who is accused of heresy. He is burned at the stake.
Chronique du crime et de l'innocence is a harrowing and often disturbing book, but it is also a powerful indictment of the French justice system of the time. Champagnac's writing is vivid and evocative, and he does a masterful job of conveying the fear and suffering of his characters.
The book is a valuable historical document, and it is also a thought-provoking exploration of the themes of justice, innocence, and guilt.
Here are some additional details about the book:
- Genre: True crime, historical fiction
- Setting: France, 18th century
- Themes: Justice, innocence, guilt, crime, punishment
- Notable characters: The young woman who is falsely accused of murder, the man who is wrongly convicted of theft, the group of people who are accused of witchcraft, the man who is accused of heresy
- Critical reception: The book has been praised for its realism, its vivid writing, and its powerful indictment of the French justice system.
