Gilbert, Michael Francis 1912-2006

The black seraphim by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
6 editions published between 1983 and 1989 in English and held by 841 libraries worldwide

The Oxford book of legal anecdotes( Book )
6 editions published between 1986 and 1992 in English and held by 838 libraries worldwide
A former lawyer and celebrated crime writer has compiled this vastly entertaining collection of anecdotes, drawing from the reminiscences of lawyers and criminals, witnesses and clerks. The law has a great hold over the imagination of the public: it is all-powerful, yet its servants can be fallible, and it is the foibles as well as the authority of judges and other legal practitioners that make this collection so enjoyable. Edward Carson cross-examining Oscar Wilde, Clarence Darrow defending J.T. Scopes for teaching the theory of evolution: these are perhaps the best known of many celebrated legal battles retold in these pages. Of a less dramatic nature is the story of the letter received by Judge Benjamin Cardozo: "I read in the newspapers that you are a liberal judge. Will you send me ten dollars as I'm really very hard up." The entries are arranged alphabetically by the name of their principal subject; headnotes set the context and describe the subject's occupation (i.e. "judge", "attorney general"). A useful note explains the differences between the British, European, and American legal systems.--Publisher description.

The killing of Katie Steelstock by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
11 editions published between 1980 and 1988 in English and held by 777 libraries worldwide

The long journey home by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
11 editions published between 1985 and 1996 in English and held by 768 libraries worldwide

Smallbone deceased by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
32 editions published between 1950 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 717 libraries worldwide
Bob Horniman, of the firm Horniman, Birley and Craine, is now co-trustee with a Mr Smallbone on one of the firm's large accounts. But when Horniman cannot contact Smallbone to discuss the account, he opens the deed box himself & finds Mr Smallbone's body.

Ring of terror by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
7 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 710 libraries worldwide
On the eve of World War I, the adventures of two British policemen assigned to a newly formed counter-terrorism unit in London. Question is, who's the enemy--foreign agents, or the British working class?

The night of the twelfth by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
11 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in English and held by 701 libraries worldwide

Roller-coaster by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
7 editions published between 1993 and 1995 in English and held by 693 libraries worldwide
Patrick Petrella, detecive superintendent for the East London docklands, uncovers a smuggling ring.

The empty house by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
15 editions published between 1978 and 2006 in English and French and held by 674 libraries worldwide

Into battle by Michael Francis Gilbert( Book )
6 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 653 libraries worldwide
A World War I spy tale featuring Luke Pagan, a policeman who joins the British counter-intelligence service. The novel follows him dismantling a German ring, spying on British fleet movements. By the author of Ring of Terror.