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Rumpole and the Angel of Death

By: Sir John Mortimer
Narrated by: Bill Wallis
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In this collection of Rumpole stories the comic, courageous, and corpulent 'great defender of muddled and sinful humanity' is joined by a winning cast of villains and victims in tales whose wry humour and sparkling wit deftly send up the legal system. In Rumpole and the Angel of Death our hero achieves resounding triumphs over the forces of prejudice and mean-mindedness. Rumpole and the Way through the Woods involves Rumpole in the world of hunters and the hunted, animal rights and human wrongs. In Rumpole and the Rights of Man, he finds at the European Court of Human Rights that international justice is as fallible as the domestic variety. And for the first time, Hilda, She Who Must Be Obeyed, tells a story all her own.

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This latest collection of Rumpole stories does not disappoint. As wide ranging as ever in the happenstances experienced by Rumpole and Hilda (aka "She Who Must Be Obeyed"), the stories are beautifully read by Bill Wallis, who really brings the characters to life. A throughly enjoyable listen. I heartily recommend this book to all who enjoy Rumpole at his best.

Vintage Rumpole

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Contains some of the best stories about the great man especially the one from 'She who must be obeyed'. As ever the narrator was spot on.

The best Rumpole I've read so far.

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I really enjoyed these stories and on the whole they were well narrated. My only issue with the reader was that there were quite a few times when he mumbled and what he said was inaudible (forgive the pun!). The mumbling usually occurred when the character made an aside or thought to himself. These moments were quite important to the storyline but they were read in such a low mumbling way as to make them difficult to hear. This was not helped as I usually listen to Audible when going for a walk so the listening conditions are not optimum. However, when the reader spoke naturally, I could hear every word.

Great stories

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Have previously enjoyed 'full cast' Rumpole stories and at first was n't sure about this 'single reader' version. However, give it a chance and you too will drift along on a lovely, gentle, ramble of a read full of wit and wordplay. Can't wait to download another title from the collection. If you enjoy a relaxing read, In the Dorothy L Sayers/Lord Peter Wimsey style, then give this a try.

A gentle ramble of a read

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Would you listen to Rumpole and the Angel of Death again? Why?

Yes I will listen to this book again and again

What did you like best about this story?

I just love the witty humour from this author

Have you listened to any of Bill Wallis’s other performances? How does this one compare?

very good

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

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