Based on true events, this tragic tale tells the story of William and Rachel Russell, two young lovers whose lives are torn apart by jealousy, betrayal, and deception. Written by Andreas Munch and John Conolly, and translated by J.H. Burt, this timeless classic is a moving exploration of the human heart and the terrible consequences that can arise when love goes wrong. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.