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John Mortimer : the devil's advocate : the unauthorised biography
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John Mortimer : the devil's advocate : the unauthorised biography

by Graham Lord

A biography of John Mortimer, examining his dual career as a barrister and the creator of Rumpole.

Accession 21862 ISBN 9780752877808 Publisher Orion
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