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In the first of six witty short stories, 60s-something English barrister, Horace Rumpole, takes on the younger generation both at home and in the hallowed courtroom—while offending his esteemed colleagues and his draconian wife, Hilda.

©1978 Advanpress Ltd. (P)1993 Recorded Books, LLC Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Mystery Witty Short Story Funny Fiction Suspense Short Stories
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Witty, of an era but, at the same time, timeless. Well read, well written and a real pleasure to listen to. Eminently re-readable.

Courting disaster has never been so funny

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Loved it.
Great use of the English language.
Rumplole at his best.
On to book 2

Highly amusing

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As above. Humor and honesty. Great descriptions. Reading style of orator excellent. I can picture it in real life!

Story telling at its best. Great choice of reader.

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You can always rely on the Rumpole stories for a fun listen. Rumpole is the sort of reassuring presence that you always want to spend time with, and Patrick Tull does a fine job narrating.

A comforting and absorbing listen

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The narrator was fabulous as Rumpole. In fact all the characters were beautifully acted.

The stories

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