Wilkie Collins's the Dead Alive: The Novel, the Case, and Wrongful Convictions

The narrative intertwines a legal thriller with a historical wrongful conviction case, highlighting a lawyer's discontent with his profession and the flaws within the legal system. It explores themes of justice and redemption, featuring a touch of romance amidst the legal turmoil. The book parallels the fictional story with the real-life case of Jesse and Stephen Boorn, who were wrongfully sentenced to death in 1819, only to have their "victim" reappear alive a year later, showcasing the dramatic intersection of law and reality.