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In this collection of stories, the beloved barrister must fend off the advances of a mysterious young woman, face the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council, and take on a group of devil worshippers.
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"The judges are as ghastly as ever, but Rumpole is as lovable as ever. A bit of suspense at the end when the question of his possible disbarment arises (although what reader could doubt the final verdict?) and he seems almost to hope it will come about."
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
Rumpole on Trial Listener Reviews
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" I'm just captivated by Mortimer's protagonist, so anything to do with Rumpole is a sho in best for me. "
— R.Bruce, 6/1/2013 -
" Rumpole never fails to please, and this collection is no exception. 'Rumpole on Trial' is the gem of this particular gathering of tales. "
— Christopher, 5/17/2013 -
" Delightful and witty! "
— Lois, 9/15/2012 -
" Rumpole never disappoints. "
— Srivani, 9/1/2012 -
" Rumpole never disappoints. "
— Srivani, 8/28/2012 -
" Rumpole is a pure delight. He must be related to Bertie Wooster. "
— John, 1/7/2012 -
" Vond het toch niet echt bijzonder. "
— Edelhart, 11/26/2011 -
" I'm just captivated by Mortimer's protagonist, so anything to do with Rumpole is a sho in best for me. "
— R.Bruce, 9/18/2011 -
" Rumpole never fails to please, and this collection is no exception. 'Rumpole on Trial' is the gem of this particular gathering of tales. "
— Christopher, 4/18/2011 -
" Fun romp through some of Rumpole's less interesting cases. "
— Julie, 4/15/2011 -
" The adventures of British barrister, Horace Rumpole. I love reading Rumpole and then watching the old PBS broadcasts. "
— Rae, 12/20/2010 -
" The judges are as ghastly as ever, but Rumpole is as lovable as ever. A bit of suspense at the end when the question of his possible disbarment arises (although what reader could doubt the final verdict?) and he seems almost to hope it will come about. "
— John, 9/8/2010 -
" I had the omnibus! It wasn't like I had to track all of these down or anything. Still charming! "
— Cait, 9/5/2010 -
" Delightful and witty! "
— Lois, 2/25/2010 -
" Rumpole is a pure delight. He must be related to Bertie Wooster. "
— John, 1/8/2010 -
" Vond het toch niet echt bijzonder. "
— Edelhart, 9/17/2009 -
" More good stuff. Rumpole is a great character. "
— Shawn, 6/28/2009 -
" The adventures of British barrister, Horace Rumpole. I love reading Rumpole and then watching the old PBS broadcasts. "
— Rae, 5/30/2009 -
" I would always watch Rumpole on PBS with my dad when I was growing up. These are just short stories/mysteries. I love them because they are so British and because they remind me of my dad. "
— Tonya, 3/24/2009 -
" I would always watch Rumpole on PBS with my dad when I was growing up. These are just short stories/mysteries. I love them because they are so British and because they remind me of my dad. "
— Tonya, 3/24/2009 -
" Whether you're a lawyer or not Rumpole is great. Tremendously funny and irreverent too. The barrister who never lost a case - well, he might have done, but to know that for sure you'd have to read his stories - something I would recommend. "
— Gavin, 1/26/2008 -
" Whether you're a lawyer or not Rumpole is great. Tremendously funny and irreverent too. The barrister who never lost a case - well, he might have done, but to know that for sure you'd have to read his stories - something I would recommend. "
— Gavin, 1/26/2008
About John Mortimer
John Mortimer (1923–2009) was a playwright, novelist, and barrister. He wrote many radio, film, and television scripts, including the British television series Rumpole of the Bailey, and won the British Academy Writer of the Year Award in 1979. He retired from the bar in 1984 and was knighted in 1998.
About Michael Hordern
Sir Michael Hordern (1911–1995) was an acclaimed English actor of stage and screen. He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford and London, and he starred in over a hundred films and television shows. Throughout his career he earned a BAFTA Award for Best Actor and was knighted by the Queen of England for his services to the performing arts.