On Trial was the third and final story in the Bernice Summerfield anthology A Life in Pieces. It was written by Joseph Lidster.
Summary[]
2645, Kristoffa Tailor wants to know the truth about Mark Morton's death, it drives him to obsession. He almost gives up but a chance meeting with Clare Marsh relights the spark. He discovers Bernice Summerfield's diary, but does he then believe the conspiracy that he finds, something that happens because of his own existence[statement unclear].
Characters[]
- Bernice Summerfield
- Jason Kane
- Irving Braxiatel
- Adrian Wall
- Clarissa Jones
- Bev Tarrant
- Kristoffa Tailor
- Daymon
- Clare Marsh
- Roja Konelli
- Trasi Lyeden
- Elaine H'Iggyns
- Malliao Gerlacht
- Clipterton Ridge
- Dirk Strangely
- Marter Taillor
- Jahn Davies
Worldbuilding[]
- Killoran beer is almost 100 proof.
- Verum, Salvum, Aequitas and Generosum are in the same system as Perfugium.
Notes[]
to be added
Continuity[]
- Matthew Barrister became president of Verum. (PROSE: The Purpura Pawn)
- The events on Zardox (PROSE: Zardox Break) and Earth (PROSE: The Purpura Pawn) are referenced.
- Jason's migraines have returned. (AUDIO: The Mirror Effect)