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Rumpole for the Defence

By: John Mortimer
Narrated by: Bill Wallis
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About this listen

The irrepressible, audacious defence barrister Horace Rumpole continues to juggle the vagaries of the law, the ambiguities of crime, and the contradictions of the human heart. The much loved stories were adapted from his scripts for the hugely popular TV series of the same name.

©1982 John Mortimer (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Thriller & Suspense Heartfelt Funny Witty

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As always, beautifully rounded amusing gentle stories - narrated very well. Easy listening at its best.

Doesn’t disappoint

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Audible isn’t cheap so why do they make such a pig’s arsenal of the chapters? It’s virtually impossible to find the start of a story. And this is ALL the books. Shambles.

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If, like me, you are a lover of John Mortimer's delightful creation then you will enjoy this. And Bill Wallis is the best of the numerous narrators of Rumpole,s adventures.

Delightful

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Superb! I am just in thrall to the whole Mortimer story telling with Rumpole !

Quintessentially English Legal Magic

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A brilliant rendition, almost as brilliant as Rumpole himself- subtle, humourous and finely judged.

A superb reading of this book.

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