John Mortimer

Rumpole – Folio Society

Deluxe Pre-loved Folio Society Edition

A collection of Rumple stories selected and introduced by John Mortimer in a deluxe volume released by Folio Society. The book features ten stories and is illustrated throughout with drawings by Paul Cox.

In the introduction, Mortimer explains how he made his selection:

In this book I have chosen ten of my favourite Rumpole stories. They are the stories I have enjoyed writing most, those which made me laugh a little when I was writing them (the only reliable test of a successful piece of work), and which drew some laughter from the actors when they read through the televisions versions.

The stories include Rumpole and the Show Folk, Rumpole and the Younger Generation, Rumpole and the Tap End, Rumpole on Trial, Rumpole a la Carte, and “Rumpole and the Bubble Reputation.

iFirst published In 1994, this copy Is the fourth printing, published in 1996.

Book type: Pre-loved large hardcover.
Condition:
Very good Folio Society edition, but without slipcase.
Cover image: For illustration purposes only.
Notes: This books is in very good, almost pristine condition, with very minor wear to the metallic print on the spine. It has no missing or damaged pages, and no visible creasing.

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Sir John Mortimer (1923 – 2009) was an English barrister and writer who wrote plays for the stage, television, radio, and motion pictures, as well as novels and autobiographical works.

Throughout his writing career Mortimer maintained a thriving law practice and became known as one of Great Britain’s principal defenders in free-speech and civil-rights cases. As a writer he had popular success in the late 1970s and ’80s with the television series Rumpole of the Bailey and short stories featuring the crusty old British barrister Horace Rumpole. His novels include Paradise Postponed (1985) and Dunster (1992). Clinging to the Wreckage (1982) is a frank autobiography. Mortimer was knighted in 1998.