The book is highly recommended for readers who desire to transcend the boundaries of time and space to explore the cultural gem that is London, as seen through the eyes of a consummate observer.

As an accomplished biographer and literary critic, Fitzgerald's expertise shines through in his engaging exploration of the Pickwickian world, making this book a valuable resource for students and scholars alike.

In this lawyerly but witty book, Fitzgerald treats Bardell v. Pickwick as if it were a real case, analyzes the tactics of the various lawyers, and scrutinizes the points of law Dickens made his fictional lawyers present.