Michael Gilbert Plays books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Michael Gilbert Plays series?"

"There are one books in the Michael Gilbert Plays series, published in 1963."

Q: "What is the first book in the Michael Gilbert Plays series?"

"The first book in the Michael Gilbert Plays series is The Shot in Question, published in 1963."

Q: "What is The Shot in Question about?"

"The Shot in Question is a courtroom drama that puts a shooting case on trial before a live audience. Gilbert used his decades of experience as a practicing solicitor to create realistic courtroom dialogue and legal procedure, making the play feel like an authentic trial rather than a theatrical approximation."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Shot in Question	1963	Michael Gilbert	Buy

The Shot in Question (1963) is Michael Gilbert’s only published play, and it brings his courtroom knowledge directly to the stage. As a solicitor who had spent years working within the English legal system, Gilbert understood the rhythms of trial procedure, and the play uses that understanding to create a dramatic examination of a shooting case.

The play stands as a curiosity in Gilbert’s bibliography, a single departure from prose fiction into theatrical writing. It demonstrates that his skill with dialogue and legal argument worked just as well in dramatic form as it did on the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Michael Gilbert Plays series?

There are one books in the Michael Gilbert Plays series, published in 1963.

What is the first book in the Michael Gilbert Plays series?

The first book in the Michael Gilbert Plays series is The Shot in Question, published in 1963.

What is The Shot in Question about?

The Shot in Question is a courtroom drama that puts a shooting case on trial before a live audience. Gilbert used his decades of experience as a practicing solicitor to create realistic courtroom dialogue and legal procedure, making the play feel like an authentic trial rather than a theatrical approximation.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order