For those of you who don't know Rumpole he is a jobbing barrister specialising in crime. He rails against judges, his fellow lawyers, politicians and is in fear of his wife Hilda. However, he believes in the law - and always defends, will never become a QC or a judge. He is theatrical and forever quotes poetry and Shakespeare - much to the annoyance of his colleagues. But is he a very good barrister?
This particular volume finally reveals the facts behind the case that runs through all the previous Rumpole novels - the one that made Rumpole the barrister he was to become. As a newly qualified barrister he defends a young man accused of murdering his father and his father's friend. Against all odds Rumpole wins the case. However, he also wins a wife (a not entirely welcome victory as he forever refers to her as 'She - Who must be obeyed').
John Mortimer is witty, funny in parts, oh so readable, and is an old fashioned story teller. I can get through one of his books in a couple of days!
My rating? 9/10
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