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  • Rumpole at Christmas

  • Rumpole and the Boy
  • By: John Mortimer
  • Narrated by: Bill Wallis
  • Length: 42 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)

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Rumpole at Christmas

By: John Mortimer
Narrated by: Bill Wallis
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Summary

In 'Rumpole and the Boy', Rumpole has recently concluded a blackmail case when he finds himself babysitting a small boy. Edmund turns out to have a keen interest in criminal cases and he throws some unexpected light on the case Rumpole has just tried.

Bill Wallis reads this special seasonal story starring Horace Rumpole, scourge of all QCs and friend of the criminal classes.
©2009 John Mortimer (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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A very enjoyable book

Where does Rumpole at Christmas rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love Rumpole books and this one was very enjoyable. Rumpole is an old favourite, I listen to my Rumpole books over and over again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rumpole because of his rebellious streak.

Have you listened to any of Bill Wallis’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Bill Wallis is a wonderful narrator, this book is as good as his other performances.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Shop early for Christmas

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I enjoyed this book.

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Great Short Stories

The quality of the writing is, as always, excellent. The stories are full of fact and humour. Bill Wallis is the perfect narrator for Rumpole as he brings the widely old Charactee to life.

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