- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Penguin UK; New edition edition (Sep 23 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0140126953
- ISBN-13: 978-0140126952
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,021,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Rumpole is on the case again with several interesting cases of murder and suspicious doings passing through chambers.
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Rumpole read by "the fellow himself" as McKern introduces himself. McKern, star of countless episodes of PBS Mystery, simply IS the Old Bailey hack, Horace Rumpole, eccentric barrister and social cynic. McKern is magnificent and relishes getting all the parts as he does in audiobooks. Two cases are presented here;"Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow" has a little more freshness than "Last Case." In the former, McKern shines as he poses the internal conflicts that concern Judge Featherstone, and the speculative nature of Rumpole's involvement gives a stronger narrative. It's a treat to listen to McKern utter Rumpole's malapropisms and then go back and listen again. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Rumpole Thinks of Retirement,
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This review is from: Rumpoles Last Case (Paperback)
Rumpole has an assortment of foes in this collection of 7 stories: Judge Bullingham, his Head of Chambers Sam Ballard, dishonest prosecution witnesses, police officers, prosecuting barristers, and even the barrister defending his client's co-defendant in a case of armed robbery where a bank guard was wounded. No wonder he thinks of winning a fortune betting on horse races and moving to Spain in the last story, "Rumpole's Last Case". You should enjoy reading this book to find out how many cases Rumpole wins and if he really retires.
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Entertaining, as always,
By Kevin W. Parker - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rumpole's Last Case (Audio Cassette)
Despite the title, this isn't so very far along in the series and in fact features the introduction of the very politically correct "Ms. Liz Probert." The cases are the usual set, and Rumpole faces his usual trials and tribulations, most notably from a new member of chambers who wants to make everything much more efficient. The eponymous tale is one we've seen dramatized, where Rumpole has great success betting on a "four-horse accumulator," tells a judge exactly what he thinks of him, and is (of course) frustrated when his go-between leaves the country with his winnings.Entertaining, as always. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Rumpole Thinks of Retirement,
By Robert P. Bartman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rumpoles Last Case (Paperback)
Rumpole has an assortment of foes in this collection of 7 stories: Judge Bullingham, his Head of Chambers Sam Ballard, dishonest prosecution witnesses, police officers, prosecuting barristers, and even the barrister defending his client's co-defendant in a case of armed robbery where a bank guard was wounded. No wonder he thinks of winning a fortune betting on horse races and moving to Spain in the last story, "Rumpole's Last Case". You should enjoy reading this book to find out how many cases Rumpole wins and if he really retires.
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Rumpole Presses On,
By Jeanne Tassotto - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Rumpoles Last Case (Paperback)
Despite the title this is not the end of the series, merely some wishful thinking on Rumpole's part. This collection of Rumpole adventures sees our hero in action both on his home turf and away. Some of the highlights include Rumpole and She Who Must Be Obeyed taking a Winter Break to Spain, the introduction of Miz Liz Probert, Rumpole moving out after an argument with Hilda and Rumpole taking on his first court martial. Fans of the PBS productions of this series will undoubtedly remember these stories, those new to the series will probably want to track down these dvds. The stories are cleverly plotted and full of charm.
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