Rumpole and the Hanging Judge by John Mortimer

Defending a client accused of murder, the ever-grumbling Rumpole finds himself up against one of the harshest judges in the legal system. As he digs into the case, he uncovers inconsistencies that cast doubt on the prosecution’s version of events. The plot balances courtroom drama with sharp wit and subtle tension. A delightful legal mystery where experience and instinct outmatch prestige. Rumpole proves once again that justice needs a defender with backbone—and sarcasm.