A Mother's Trial is a novel written by Emily Charlotte M. Ponsonby in 1859. The book tells the story of a mother who is put on trial for the murder of her own child. The mother, named Edith, is accused of poisoning her baby daughter and is brought to court to face the charges against her. Throughout the trial, Edith struggles to prove her innocence and clear her name, all while dealing with the grief and guilt of losing her child. The book explores...