A collection of four classic Henry Cecil legal novels comprising Alibi for a Judge, Brothers in Law, Daughters in Law and Unlawful Occasions. A charming group of humorous legal fiction by one of Britain's most beloved courtroom novelists, whose works combine authentic legal insight with wit and gentle satire.
Condition
The books vary in condition, with all containing age-related toning, foxing and wear present; most also contain auction "withdrawn from sale" stamps
Daughters in Law is a first edition without dust jacket. Unlawful Occasions is a first edition with a worn and faded dust jacket and some spine damage. Brothers in Law is a 12th impression with dust jacket and auction "Withdrawn from Sale" stamps. Alibi for a Judge is a second impression with dust jacket. Please refer to photographs for full condition details.
Summary Brothers in Law introduced Roger Thursby and remains Cecil's most famous work. Alibi for a Judge is a witty courtroom novel exploring the complexities of justice and human fallibility. Daughters in Law continues Cecil's humorous examination of family relationships and legal entanglements. Unlawful Occasions presents another entertaining mixture of legal intrigue, social observation and understated comedy. Cecil is best remembered for the Roger Thursby novels, beginning with Brothers in Law. The series follows Roger Thursby, a young and rather inexperienced barrister attempting to establish himself at the Bar while navigating a succession of amusing legal predicaments, awkward clients and professional embarrassments. The books offer an affectionate and often very funny portrait of life in the Inns of Court and the British justice system. The popularity of the series led to television adaptations and helped secure Cecil's reputation as one of the leading writers of legal fiction in Britain. His novels retain a loyal readership among collectors of legal fiction, admirers of classic British humour and readers who enjoy the works of authors such as P. G. Wodehouse, John Mortimer and R. F. Delderfield
