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The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt

During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting trial …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read