About “Rumpole and the Golden Thread”
Rumpole and the Golden Thread is a 1983 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: "Rumpole and the Female of the Species," "Rumpole and the Genuine Article," "Rumpole and the Golden Thread," "Rumpole and the Last Resort," "Rumpole and the Old Boy Net," and "Rumpole and the Sporting Life." Each story highlights Rumpole's wit and courtroom skills as he navigates legal challenges and personal interactions. The book reflects the character's personality and the humor of the original television series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1983