John Mortimer
7 SeriesSir John Mortimer was an English lawyer and author, renowned for his Rumpole series of books. Initially aspiring to be an actor and writer, he pursued law at his father's encouragement. Mortimer gained prominence for defending high-profile obscenity cases, including those involving Gay News and Virgin Records.
In "Rumpole and the Reign of Terror," John Mortimer's protagonist, Horace Rumpole, navigates a contemporary legal challenge when he defends a Pakistani doctor suspected of aiding Al Qaeda, despite the absence of formal charges. Rumpole's mission is to secure justice for the detained doctor. Concurrently, his personal life is complicated by his wife's threat to publish a revealing memoir. This novel blends Rumpole's traditional courtroom prowess with pressing modern issues, testing his legal acumen and personal resilience.
