Rumpole's Return

Horace Rumpole is in a strange state, retired to Florida with his wife, Hilda, but when a civil servant is mixed up in the mysterious death of a minor aristocrat, Rumpole seizes the opportunity to escape a life of leisure and returns to court to do battle with Judge Mad Bull Bullingham.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

A masterpiece of fruity, foxy flavor, Defender of our dwindling faith in humanity, Sunday Times

Horace Rumpole finds himself in an unusual predicament that can only be described as an air-conditioned purgatory: he has retired to Florida with his wife, Hilda (She Who Must Be Obeyed). It is without a doubt that the Old Bailey hack's wig has been permanently retired. However, when a rather disheveled civil servant becomes embroiled in the enigmatic death of a minor aristocrat, Rumpole sees an opportunity to escape the leisurely life he has led. With a quick trip on a budget airline, he finds himself back in court, ready to face off against Judge Mad Bull Bullingham once again.

Rumpole's return to the courtroom is not without its challenges. He must navigate the complex legal system and deal with the ever-changing dynamics of the case. But he is determined to do his best, using his sharp wit and legal expertise to defend the innocent and expose the truth.

As the trial unfolds, Rumpole encounters a cast of characters that includes a shady private investigator, a cunning prosecutor, and a mysterious aristocrat who may have had a hand in the death. With each passing day, the stakes become higher, and Rumpole must use all of his skills to unravel the mystery and bring the culprit to justice.

In the end, Rumpole emerges victorious, once again proving that justice can be served even in the most unlikely of circumstances. His legacy as a champion of the underdog and a defender of the truth lives on, inspiring generations to come.

Weight: 124g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241474440