Rumpole and the Younger Generation
Rumpole successfully defends a teenager accused of robbery with violence but his victory is marred by the knowledge that though innocent on this occasion, the boy is destined for a life of crime.
Rumpole and the Alternate Society
Rumpole is very content to be defending a drugs case in the peace of the West Country. However, the outcome of the trial is not so pleasing.
Rumpole and the Honourable Member
An MP is accused of raping one of his assistants, and seems reluctant to defend himself. Rumpole is left with only one line of defense; attack the complainant's character, thereby infuriating his son's American fiancee.
Rumpole and the Married Lady
After a long spell without cases, Rumpole is apparently divorcing his old friend and colleague George Frobisher. His client meanwhile threatens to drive Rumpole's wife Hilda ("She who must be obeyed") into the arms of her friend Dodo.
Rumpole and the Learned Friends
Rumpole accuses a dishonest policeman of framing his safecracker client and finds himself in legal trouble when he can't back up his claim.
Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
Rumpole returns to bloodstains as he defends a stuttering, apparently mentally-challenged petty crook on a murder charge.
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