Rumpole Rests His Case

Mortimer, John

ISBN 10: 0670910856 / ISBN 13: 9780670910854

Published by Viking / Penguin Group, London, 2001

About this Item

First edition, second impression with '2' on copyright page. SIGNED, DATED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, IN BLACK PEN, ON TITLE PAGE 'Best Wishes John Mortimer 12 / iii /01'. Six stories about one of the finest barristers ever to defend a client or to savour a fine wine. Once again Horace Rumpole weaves his way elegantly among the intricacies of the courtroom and the human heart, only to find that advancing years catch up with even the most indomitable spirit. Quite scarce signed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rumpole Rests His Case
• Publisher: Viking / Penguin Group, London
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670910856
• ISBN 13: 9780670910854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jacket, with caricature of Leo McKern as Rumpole, by Tony Healey
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Horace Rumpole, one of the finest barristers ever to defend a client, weaves his way elegantly among the intricacies of the courtroom and the human heart, only to find that advancing years catch up with even the most indomitable spirit.

About the Author

John Mortimer is a novelist, playwright and former practising barrister. Among his many publications are several volumes of Rumpole stories and a trilogy of political novels (PARADISE POSTPONED, TITMUSS REGAINED and THE SOUND OF TRUMPETS) featuring Leslie Titmuss - a character as brilliant as Rumpole. THE SUMMER OF A DORMOUSE was a bestseller in 2000. John Mortimer received a knighthood for his services to the arts in 1998.