Scriptorius

Another unusual case for Judge Embert Wimple.

A man finds a way of living off his seemingly indivisible fortune without spending any of it.

A thief encounters a despairing banker in a meeting which changes both their lives.

Following the mysterious demise of three lawyers, a lady steps in. But is she what she seems?

Two gamblers engage in a poker game, which turns out to have higher stakes than either of them expected.

A gunsmith is abducted, escapes from his captors and returns home to learn that a friend has been very active during his absence.

Rumours of a cache of gold attract a veritable cavalcade of seekers.

A young ranch hand gets into deep water when he takes time out to help a troubled uncle.

A retired military man hires a private detective to rid him of harassment.

A bandit with an unusual ethical code pulls off a remarkable job, then gets a surprise.

A homesteader couple takes in and cares for an injured man, who repays them in a most unexpected way.

‘Solomon Had It Easier’ is a series of short stories about bizarre and humorous court cases. Although there is an element of continuity with respect to time, each tale is a stand-alone item.