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  • Rumpole and the Primrose Path

  • By: John Mortimer
  • Narrated by: Bill Wallis
  • Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (122 ratings)
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Summary

We last left Rumpole in his hospital bed after his sudden collapse in court. Now our hero finds himself in the Primrose Path nursing home - or a hospice as he persists in describing it. Things aren't looking good for Rumpole - until suddenly he begins to sense there's something wrong with the place, and all his intelligence and formidable insight into human behaviour come to the fore again. And once he has solved the mystery of the Primrose Path nursing home, Rumpole finds the briefs fly thick and fast again.

This collection of six Rumpole stories shows the legendary advocate on top form.

©2002 John Mortimer (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Rumpole Wins Again

What can anyone say about any of John Mortimer's Rumpole books except that they're brilliant? Once again Horace goes to battle with the Forces of the Bailey; She Who Must Be Obeyed and assorted bent coppers and devious criminals. You don't need to know the stories - just sit back and giggle, as the wonderful Rumpole triumphs (or doesn't) against the odds. Don't listen in a public place, though, as people do tend to look at you in a strange way when you burst out laughing on the bus.

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Excellent narration

Another enjoyable Rumpole tale. His usual acerbic and insightful self. Timeless. Well narrated and interesting plot.

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Just brilliant

I just love these books and the narration , easy to listen to . Amusing could listen to them again

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Entertaining and witty, as usual.

Always enjoy these, so well written , anecdotes on Horace Rumpole. This time , with the added advantage I hadn't heard these episodes before. For some reason much easier listening than the last Rumpole Audible I listened to..which seemed very indistinct..

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Excellent as ever

Another fine collection of Rumpole shorts.

Read wonderfully by Bill Wallace who captures John Mortimer's peerless prose and Leo McKern’s superb TV portrayal pitch-perfectly.

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Great mood-lifter

The life and cases of our favourite Old Bailey hack are always entertaining and this collection doesn’t disappoint. Wily Rumpole exercises his long experience, honed on famous wins like the Penge bungalow murders, on a batch of new cases under the long-suffering gaze of She Who Must Be Obeyed and fueled by large quantities of Chateau Thames Embankment.

The performance by Bill Wallis is outstanding.

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A Dalliance Well Worthwhile

Deft, clever and full of the trademark wry humour, these Rumpole stories are as delightful as ever. The pitch-perfect reading by Bill Wallis is, of course, sheer joy!

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Absolutely brilliant!!!

Such a wonderful group of stories, so wonderfully narrated and really gripping. Really loved it.

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Relaxing

Predictably funny and warm and sharp. Excellent narration too. Highly recommend these stories for those needing a pick-me-up.

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Great Narrator

Fantastic narrator. Perfect voice for the Rumpole stories. Have immediately downloaded the next in the series.

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