Rumpole: The Gentle Art of Blackmail & Other Stories

Rumpole and the Man of God: It is 1959, and Rumpole must defend a clergyman accused of shoplifting who, although he clearly did not commit the crime, is curiously reluctant to be cross-examined under oath.

Rumpole and the Explosive Evidence: Rumpole defends a well-known safe blower and exposes the underhand behaviour of a senior police officer who is quite prepared to tamper with evidence.

Rumpole and the Gentle Art of Blackmail: In 1964 Rumpole returns to Oxford to defend a young gardener who is accused of blackmailing the Master of St Joseph’s College.

Rumpole and the Expert Witness: Rumpole is asked to defend a GP, Dr Ned Dacre, who is accused of murdering his wife, Sally.