out of 5 starsA little disappointing but still great fun. Reviewed in the United States on Novem. Verified Purchase. This is one of John Mortimer's last contributions to the Rumpole canon, published just two years before his death, and it is not one of his best. Although the story is amusing overall and has a much sharper socio-political edge to it, the storytelling and writing style lack a lot of /5. · RUMPOLE MISBEHAVES (The Anti-Social Behaviour of Horace Rumpole) by John Mortimer. How bittersweet! John Mortimer died soon after writing this last Rumpole story. It begins with Horace receiving a brief from the ever-reliable clients, the Timsons.4/5. · John Mortimer's Rumpole and the Reign of Terror brings back the champion of the underdog, Horace Rumpole, who is the oldest inhabitant of the chambers at 4 Equity Court. With his trademark frayed gown and yellowing wig, Rumpole appears innocuous enough.
John Mortimer Books John Mortimer () was an English author, screenwriter, and barrister, best known for his character Horace Rumpole, which he based on his father. Mortimer got his start as a writer working for the Crown Film Unit making propaganda, this experience would be the basis for his first novel Charade. RUMPOLE MISBEHAVES (The Anti-Social Behaviour of Horace Rumpole) by John Mortimer How bittersweet! John Mortimer died soon after writing this last Rumpole story. It begins with Horace receiving a brief from the ever-reliable clients, the Timsons. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Rumpole Misbehaves by John Mortimer (, Compact Disc, Unabridged edition) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
The Rumpole novels have garnered legions of fans who show no sign of abandoning their favorite curmudgeonly British barrister. Now in Rumpole Misbehaves, our hero takes on nothing less than the New Labour government when their ridiculous new Anti- Social Behavior Orders land a Timson child in front of the bench for playing soccer on a posh London street. Buy Rumpole Misbehaves by John Mortimer online at Alibris. We have new and used copies available, in 4 editions - starting at $ Shop now. out of 5 starsA little disappointing but still great fun. Reviewed in the United States on Novem. Verified Purchase. This is one of John Mortimer's last contributions to the Rumpole canon, published just two years before his death, and it is not one of his best. Although the story is amusing overall and has a much sharper socio-political edge to it, the storytelling and writing style lack a lot of the spark of Mortimer's earlier work.
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