The book "The Life and Confessions of Sophia Hamilton, who was tried, convicted and sentenced to death for having committed the most heinous murders and audacious robberies possibly recorded in the annals of crime" by William H. Jackson is a fascinating account of the life and deeds of a mysterious woman who struck society with its dangerous ruthlessness. The book reveals the events that took place in Montreal in 1845, when Sophia Hamilton became the object of public indignation due to a series of serious crimes that shocked the imagination of even the most dedicated investigators. The author successfully reproduces the atmosphere of tension and mystery that surrounded this case, developing a sense of curiosity and a sense of unpredictability in readers. "The Life and Confessions of Sophia Hamilton" is a book that will not leave indifferent any fan of crime fiction and historical retro investigations.