""The Benefit of the Doubt"" is a novel written by Mary Clare Wilson Spencer and published in 1882. The story is set in 19th century America and follows the life of a young woman named Edith who is falsely accused of a crime. Despite her innocence, Edith is convicted and sent to prison, where she faces many hardships and struggles to maintain her faith and hope. Meanwhile, her family and friends work tirelessly to prove her innocence and clear her...