Criminal

The Scarlet Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne published this book in 1850, 18 years after Sarah Cornell's death, about a charitable woman who has an affair with a minister, becomes pregnant, and is publicly condemned for adultery, showing strong parallels to Sarah Cornell's story.

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In 1849, he started working on a book about a woman who was known to be good at sewing and very charitable, who has an affair with a minister. She becomes pregnant and is publicly condemned for adultery.

The Sinners All Bow

Kate Winkler Dawson

This book was about a Methodist minister, a mill worker, and a murder, specifically the case of Sarah Cornell. The author interviewed many people related to the case and wrote a narrative nonfiction true crime book about it.

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Kate Dawson's book is The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne.

Fall River

Catherine Read Williams

This was Catherine Williams' book about the murder trial, which she published shortly after the trial concluded. The book interviewed witnesses and friends, finding that many claims made during the trial about Sarah Cornell's medical issues were wrong.

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Catherine Williams published her book shortly after the trial. It was called Fall River, an Authentic Narrative.

Storming the Court

Brandt Goldstein

It recounts the story of how a group of law students fought the US president and won a case concerning Haitian refugees at Guantanamo Bay. The book details their legal battle, highlighting the students' dedication and the complexities of the case.

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This case should be dismissed immediately. The U.S. Constitution does not apply to Guantanamo. No other federal law applies to Guantanamo. We can do whatever we want to these refugees. We can be arbitrary, we can be capricious, we can even be cruel.

The Mirage

Zay N. Smith

It is a book written in 1979 by Pam Zeckman and Zae Smith about their experience of running an undercover bar to catch Chicago officials in the act of corruption. It was a 25-part series that became a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in local special reporting.

The Unseen Truth

Sarah Lewis

It was mentioned in passing that Sarah Lewis had written a new book, "The Unseen Truth," and that Brene Brown would be discussing it on her podcast.

A Man's Guide on How to Save Your Marriage Without Having to Talk About It

Doug Holt

Dom Phillips was working on a book about saving the Amazon rainforest, titled 'How to Save the Amazon: Ask the People Who Know', which is to be released next year.

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Dom Phillips' book titled How to Save the Amazon Ask the People Who Know.

The Last Good Heist

Wayne Worcester

It is a book about the robbery of Raymond Patriarca's vault in Providence during the 1970s, written by Tim White, Wayne Wooster, and Randall Richards. The authors faced challenges in tracking down the lead gunman, Robert Dusault, due to his involvement in the witness protection program.

The True Believer

Eric Hoffer

It detailed the investigation and capture of Ana Montes, a DIA analyst who spied for Cuba, and was discussed as a key source of information about the case.

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Scott Carmichael's book is True Believer: Inside the Investigation and Capture of Ana Montes, Cuba's Master Spy.

Code Name Blue Wren

Jim Popkin

It recounted the true story of Ana Montes, focusing on her role as a spy and the betrayal of her sister, an FBI agent working to expose Cuban spies.

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Jim Popkin's book is called Code Name Blue Wren, The True Story of America's Most Dangerous Female Spy, and The Sister She Betrayed.

Among the Bros

Max Marshall

Max Marshall's book 'Among the Bros' focused on one fraternity at one college in particular, the College of Charleston, which was known for its wealthy, out-of-state student body and strong Greek life culture. The book investigated the fraternity's involvement in a drug ring that involved the distribution of Xanax and cocaine.

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You know, there was a saying I heard a few times under the influence above the law. And I do think that sort of describes the mindset of a certain type of fraternity guy.

Happily Never After

Lynn Painter

It tells the story of Nancy and Dan Brophy, who were married for 25 years. Dan was a chef and Nancy wrote romance novels. In 2018 Dan was found dead and Nancy became the main suspect. Investigators tried to determine whether Nancy was researching her next novel or planning a murder.

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