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Mens Rea: Chapter Five

After finishing his examination of the two witnesses he was able to call, Robert did a bit of writing and then, bidding his client and his family farewell, went back to his inn for a bit more substantial of a … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Chapter Four

Robert sat at his table while the crowd talked around him. He then spoke to where his client, Harrison, and his family could hear him. “Do you think you are safe here? I have but two witnesses to bring in … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Chapter Three

It was still relatively early in the morning when Robert got up in the inn, quickly got himself ready, and went to the prison. He saluted to the guards outside the prison and then went inside to talk with his … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Chapter Two

After leaving the prison, Robert had much to do. First, he walked to a nearby barracks, and found himself talking with an officer on duty, Captain Rogers, who he vaguely recognized from his previous travels to the area. “Lieutenant Sanders … Continue reading

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Author’s Note: Mens Rea

For those who are reading this novel, and decided to brave reading it despite its less than obvious or less than transparent, I salute you for not judging a book by its cover, or at least not by its title. … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Chapter One

As soon as he arrived in Charleston, Robert made it his first task to talk to his client in prison. Thankfully, his client was still alive, which had been by no means a certainty. He walked from the wharf where … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Prologue

It was a Spring morning when Mr. Robert Woods got walked outside of his small home in St. Augustine, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and realized it was already way too muggy. This was not news to him. He had lived … Continue reading

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