About “Rumpole and the Angel of Death”
Rumpole and the Angel of Death is a 1995 collection of short stories by John Mortimer featuring defense barrister Horace Rumpole. The stories were adapted from scripts for the TV series of the same name. The collection includes six stories: "Hilda's Story," "Rumpole and the Angel of Death," "Rumpole and the Little Boy Lost," "Rumpole and the Model Prisoner," "Rumpole and the Rights of Man," and "Rumpole and the Way Through the Woods." Each story highlights Rumpole's wit and dedication to his clients within the legal system. The book reflects the character's personality and courtroom experiences as portrayed in the television series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1995