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Mens Rea: Chapter Five

Posted on November 8, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 7, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 6, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 4, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 4, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 3, 2023 by nathanalbright

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

Posted on November 1, 2023 by nathanalbright

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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Book Review: Medicus

Posted on September 26, 2023 by nathanalbright

Medicus, by Ruth Downie This book is the beginning of a mystery series about a Roman doctor (medicus, in Latin) who joins the army to pay off family debts and lives in austere poverty while sending as much money home … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Seven Wonders

Posted on September 24, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Seven Wonders: A Novel Of The Ancient World, by Steven Saylor I have a special unease about a book like this. The author wants to portray his character as sort of a detective, a solver of mysteries, while also … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fatal Legacy (Flavia Albia #11)

Posted on September 8, 2023 by nathanalbright

Fatal Legacy (Flavia Albia #11), by Lindsey Davis Wills are tricky business, even under the best of circumstances. This is a book that takes a bit of time to develop, where there are a lot of plots all connected together, … Continue reading →

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