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Rumpole of the Bailey

By John Mortimer
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Rumpole of the Bailey by John Mortimer features the endearingly eccentric barrister, Horace Rumpole, who defends various clients in London's courtrooms. Known for his wit, love of cheap cigars, and devotion to his wife, whom he affectionately calls "She Who Must Be Obeyed," Rumpole navigates the quirks and complexities of the legal system with humour and a deep sense of justice. Each case presents a captivating mix of courtroom drama and charismatic character encounters.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for witty legal dramas filled with charming humour and quirky characters. It may appeal to you if you're drawn to courtroom tales that combine clever storytelling with astute observations of human nature, all set within the bustling backdrop of London's legal world.

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New to Penguin Modern Classics, the very first selection of stories featuring the irrepressible Rumpole.

Horace Rumpole, the old boy committed to defending the apparently indefensible, trusting of a jury, and scornful of the law's pomposities, appears here in a new edition of the 1978 iconic Rumpole debut.

This volume collects the much-loved stories Rumpole and the Younger Generation, Rumpole and the Alternative Society, Rumpole and the Honourable Member, Rumpole and the Married Lady, Rumpole and the Learned Friends and Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade.

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Rumpole of the Bailey is celebrated for its witty depiction of an unorthodox barrister, drawing comparisons with iconic English characters like Sherlock Holmes and Jeeves. Reviewers highlight the charm and humour of Rumpole's adventures, appreciating the book as a delightful addition to British fiction's rich tapestry of memorable personalities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241398883

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 208

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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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