Rumpole of the Bailey Books in Order
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The Rumpole of the Bailey book series, written by John Mortimer and published between 1978 and 2004, follows defense barrister Horace Rumpole as he navigates courtroom challenges with wit and humor. Each collection features short stories that highlight his legal skills, personal interactions, and the humor central to the series. The works often draw from the author's experiences and reflect the character's personality and the themes of the original television series.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1978 · John Mortimer
Rumpole of the Bailey is a 1978 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring the defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted…
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1979 · John Mortimer
The Trials of Rumpole is a collection of short stories by John Mortimer, based on scripts from his TV series featuring the character Horace Rumpole.…
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1980 · John Mortimer
Rumpole's Return is a 1980 novel by John Mortimer featuring the defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The story was adapted from a script for a two-hour…
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1981 · John Mortimer
Regina v Rumpole is a 1981 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted from…
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1983 · John Mortimer
Rumpole and the Golden Thread is a 1983 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were…
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1987 · John Mortimer
Rumpole's Last Case is a 1987 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted from…
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Rumpole and the Age of Miracles
1988 · John Mortimer
Rumpole and the Age of Miracles is a 1988 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were…
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1990 · John Mortimer
Rumpole a La Carte is a 1990 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted from…
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1992 · John Mortimer
Rumpole on Trial is a collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted from scripts…
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Rumpole and the Angel of Death
1995 · John Mortimer
Rumpole and the Angel of Death is a 1995 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were…
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2002 · John Mortimer
Rumpole and the Primrose Path is a 2002 anthology of light-hearted legal comedy short stories by John Mortimer, the 12th in a series partly based on…
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2002 · John Mortimer
Rumpole Rests His Case is a 2002 collection of new short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were…
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Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders
2004 · John Mortimer
Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders is a 2004 novel by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The story revisits the Penge…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Rumpole of the Bailey books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Rumpole of the Bailey”. Start with “Rumpole of the Bailey.”
How many books are in the Rumpole of the Bailey series?
We list 13 books by John Mortimer , published between 1978–2004.
Where can I buy the Rumpole of the Bailey books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.