About “Rumpole's Last Case”
Rumpole's Last Case is a 1987 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 seven stories: "Rumpole and the Winter Break," "Rumpole and the Blind Tasting," "Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim," "Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow," "Rumpole and the Official Secret," "Rumpole and the Old, Old Story," and "Rumpole's Last Case." Each story highlights Rumpole's wit and courtroom skills as he navigates legal challenges and personal interactions. The book reflects the humor and character-driven narratives that made the TV series popular. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1987