“henry cecil”

Roger Thursby, the hero of Brothers in Law and Friends at Court, continues his career as a high Court Judge. He presides over a series of unusual cases, including a professional debtor and an action about a consignment of oranges which turned to juice before delivery. There is a delightful successio... More

Roger Thursby is prospering in the legal profession and is about to be made a Queen's Council. In this brilliantly funny sequel to Brothers in Law we follow him through a further series of hilarious legal highs and lows.Henry Cecil was born near London in 1902 and was called to the Bar in 1923. Late... More

The Bartons are a happy family who are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Then, one day, Mrs. Barton wins a large sum on the football pool and their lives change forever. The Bartons are a kind couple and they use their newly won fortune to help their family and friends. This leads them into a ... More

With a collection of eccentric and amusing characters, Henry Cecil brings to life the trials in a county court and exposes the complex and often contradictory workings of the English legal system.Henry Cecil was born near London in 1902 and was called to the Bar in 1923. Later in 1949 he was appoint... More

Harry Woodstock is a lazy but amiable criminal who would rather live by fraud than by working. Understandably, Harry feels safer in prison so, when not dodging his enemy, he spends his time thinking up ways to get himself inside again. His amusing story ends with an ingenious solution for them all.... More

Roger Thursby, aged twenty-four is called to the Bar. He is young, inexperienced and his love is complicated. He blunders his way through a succession of comic adventures including his calamitous debut at the Bar.Henry Cecil was born near London in 1902 and was called to the Bar in 1923. Later in 19... More

When megalomaniac proprietor of the Clarion Newspapers Ltd, Alexander Bean, is humiliated in court by judge Mr.Justice Beverly, he swears revenge. He engages the services of Sidney York to find a way to blackmail the judge. The situation gets out of hand when Sidney dies in a mysterious accident.Hen... More

Portrait of a Judge is the first fascinating story in this collection of short stories based on all matters legal. Written with cracking pace and full of unexpected twists, paradoxes and subtleties the book will have you riveted to the very last page.Henry Cecil was born near London in 1902 and was ... More

Mrs Vernay and her husband live in a flat above the chambers of Brian culsworth QC in the Temple. The story of these people becomes inextricably linked in a brilliant novel of suspense and humour.Henry Cecil was born near London in 1902 and was called to the Bar in 1923. Later in 1949 he was appoint... More

Judge Julian whitehall is a man of the highest moral integrity. He is appraoching retirement age but still has a little time to serve. The drama which then unfolds makes a formidable and fascinating adventure which has twists and turns right to the very last page.Henry Cecil was born near London in ... More