Rumpole and the Angel of Death

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Summary: Worthy addition to the Rumpole saga
Review: In this latest--is it the last?--addition to the Rumpole saga, She Who Must Be Obeyed lifts a pen and the result is "Hilda's Story", an engaging piece that shows that Mortimer is still coming up with new and entertaining angles on Rumpole. The only sour note is that "Angel of Death" rounded out the third 'Rumpole' omnibus, and the devotee fears that this could be the last. If it is, it's also one of the best.

Rating:
Summary: Worthy addition to the Rumpole saga
Review: In this latest--is it the last?--addition to the Rumpole saga, She Who Must Be Obeyed lifts a pen and the result is "Hilda's Story", an engaging piece that shows that Mortimer is still coming up with new and entertaining angles on Rumpole. The only sour note is that "Angel of Death" rounded out the third 'Rumpole' omnibus, and the devotee fears that this could be the last. If it is, it's also one of the best.

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Summary: The usual vintage, with an extra sparkle
Review: Mortimer's 1996 collection of six Horace Rumpole stories, delivers the expected treat, with one special departure. Recounted with his usual consumate dry wit, Rumpole's solutions to murder and social mayhem in his legal chambers and at home dovetail cleverly.

But this time there's one unusual addition ? "Hilda's Story" is narrated by She Who Must Be Obeyed, giving her own take on marriage and proving a great help to a more than usually beleagured Rumpole.

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Summary: Tussle between spouses to read book first
Review: My husband and I fought for rights to read this book first. Because there are 6 short stories we alternated ownership. Very enjoyable

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Summary: She who must ... writes.
Review: Sit down with a glass of Pomeroy's finest wine and settle in for a good read. Rumpole continues his battles with Judges, avoiding Chamber politics (and efficiency experts) saving Claude Eskine Brown from his failed romances, and staying in the good graces of "She who must be obeyed". Hilda gets her say in this book too, as her letter to Dodo Mackintosh details on of the cases and even she says "he was a man in his element" in the courtroom. Indeed! May Rumpole always avoid the Angel of Death!

Rating:
Summary: She who must ... writes.
Review: Sit down with a glass of Pomeroy's finest wine and settle in for a good read. Rumpole continues his battles with Judges, avoiding Chamber politics (and efficiency experts) saving Claude Eskine Brown from his failed romances, and staying in the good graces of "She who must be obeyed". Hilda gets her say in this book too, as her letter to Dodo Mackintosh details on of the cases and even she says "he was a man in his element" in the courtroom. Indeed! May Rumpole always avoid the Angel of Death!