“Let's stop somebody from doing something.”

About A. P. Herbert

Author • English

Sir Alan Patrick Herbert was a celebrated English humorist, novelist, playwright, and social reformer. Best known for his wit and satirical contributions to 'Punch' magazine, he created a series of fictional legal cases...

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