Harriet and Isabella

As the country ferociously debated Henry Ward Beecher's guilt in 1875, his adultery trial created a bitter rift between his sisters, Harroet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Isabella Beecher Hooker, an ardent suffragist. Harriet remained loyal to Henry, while Isabella called publicly for his confession. What had once been a loving, close relationship between two sisters plummeted into blame and hurt.