New York: Viking, (1997). Hardcover first edition - A novel by this barrister and mystery author, best known for his series featuring Rumpole. "Felix Morsom leads a very sedate and predictable life, writing genteel little novels about the middle class. . . Morsom longs for a little drama in his life, just a touch of spice to keep thing interesting. His wish comes true in spades when he is confronted by a blackmailer waiting in the autograph line, wielding a paternity suit. To top it off, he suddenly finds himself the prime suspect in a rather brutal murder. John Mortimer is a master of ingenious plot twists, and he leaves plenty of red herrings for us in this hilarious and clever novel." 247 pp. ISBN: 0-670860794.