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ⓘ About John Mortimer
John Mortimer was one of the most famous authors from The United kingdom, who liked to write mystery, literature & fiction, thriller, and nonfiction novels. He was also a barrister, screenwriter, and dramatist. Author Mortimer was born as John Clifford Mortimer on April 21, 1923, and died on January 16, 2009. His birth had taken place in Hamsptead, London. He was the only kid of his parents, Kathleen May and Clifford Mortimer. The author’s father was a barrister by profession, who turned blind due to an accident in 1936. Author Mortimer received his education from the Dragon School, Oxford, and then from the Harrow School. At was at this school that Mortimer became a part of the Communist Party. He formed a one member cell in the party.
All Book Series by John Mortimer
The Anti-Social Behaviour of Horace Rumpole / Rumpole Misbehaves
Book 20 of 22 · published 2007
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Mortimer?
John Mortimer was one of the most famous authors from The United kingdom, who liked to write mystery, literature & fiction, thriller, and nonfiction novels. He was also a barrister, screenwriter, and dramatist. Author Mortimer was born as John Clifford Mortimer on April 21, 1923, and died on January 16, 2009.
Which John Mortimer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Rumpole of the Bailey series, the earliest of John Mortimer's multi-book series: it opens with Rumpole of the Bailey (1978) and runs to 22 books across 1978–2011, ending with Forever Rumpole (2011). John Mortimer's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has John Mortimer written?
John Mortimer has 49 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1947 and 2011. 25 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Rumpole of the Bailey series with 22 books — and 24 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should John Mortimer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John Mortimer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–2011, 22 books) and Rapstone Chronicles (1985–1998, 3 books).
How are John Mortimer's books organised into series?
This guide splits John Mortimer's 49 books into 2 named series and 24 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Rumpole of the Bailey (22 books, 1978–2011); Rapstone Chronicles (3 books, 1985–1998).