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Rumpole's Return

By John Mortimer
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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In Rumpole's Return by John Mortimer, the beloved barrister Horace Rumpole comes back from retirement in Florida to find the legal world in change. With his wit and love for traditional legal customs, Rumpole tackles a new case that involves defending a youth in a criminal trial. His return is marked by humorous insights and the delightful nuances of court life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty courtroom dramas infused with a dry sense of humour and keen social observation. It offers a delightful blend of mystery and satire, following an endearing, curmudgeonly barrister as he navigates legal challenges with cleverness and charm.

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A fruity, foxy masterpiece, defender of our wilting faith in mankind - Sunday Times

Horace Rumpole, the rascally, Wordsworth-quoting Old Bailey hack, should be enjoying his retirement. Soaking unhappily in the Florida sun with his wife, Hilda (She Who Must Be Obeyed), it is safely assumed by all that Rumpole's wig has been hung up for good.

But when a rather unkempt civil servant is mixed up in the mysterious death of a minor aristocrat, Rumpole seizes the opportunity to escape the life of leisure. He is soon back in court (via a budget airline) to do battle once more with Judge 'Mad Bull' Bullingham.

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Rumpole's Return by John Mortimer is celebrated for its witty dialogue and engaging narrative. Reviewers often applaud Mortimer for his sharp characterisation and amusing portrayal of the British legal system. Fans appreciate the clever plotting and the return of the beloved character, Rumpole, noting it as an entertaining and satisfying read that stays true to the charm of the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241474440

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 160

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Fiction General Fiction Humour John Mortimer Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Sir John Mortimer was a novelist, playwright and barrister. The first book featuring his most famous character, Horace Rumpole, was published by Penguin in 1980, and Mortimer went on to publish a dozen collections of Rumpole stories as well as a handful of novels, culminating in 2007 in RUMPOLE MISBEHAVES. He was knighted in 1998 for his services to the arts and died in January 2009.

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