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  • The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont

    by Robert Barr ...
    The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont by Robert Barr is a witty and engaging collection of detective stories that follows the clever investigations of Eugène Valmont, a brilliant but often self-assured French private investigator. Blending mystery, humor, and satire, the book offers a playful take on the detective fiction genre that was rapidly gaining popularity in the late 19th century. Eugène Valmont ... Read more

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  • The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont

    by Robert Barr ...
    Can Paris's most interesting detective make it in London?Eug ène Valmont was once considered one of Paris's top detectives. But a high-profile failure to recover the jewels of Marie Antoinette made him the laughingstock of the city, and in turn caused him to flee to the last place any self-respecting Parisian would ever want to be: London. Despite the stiffness of his English contemporaries and ... Read more

    $6.29 USD

  • ROBERT BARR Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 65+ Detective Stories (Including Eugéne Valmont Mysteries & The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs)

    Enriched edition. Captivating Mystery Collection: Detective Fiction Classics

    by Robert Barr, Courtney Middleton ...
    In the comprehensive anthology "ROBERT BARR Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 65+ Detective Stories," readers are presented with an extensive array of detective fiction that encapsulates the genre's evolution in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a deft narrative style characterized by sharp wit and intricate plotting, Barr expertly balances elements of mystery and humor, notably ... Read more

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  • An Alpine divorce

    by Robert Barr ...
    An Alpine Divorce is a short story by Robert Barr.Robert Barr (16 September 1849 – 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland. ... Read more

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  • The Face And The Mask

    by Robert Barr ...
    This early work by Robert Barr was originally published in 1894 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. "The Face And The Mask" consists of twenty-four delightful short stories. Robert Barr was born on 16th September 1849 in Glasgow, Scotland, but he and his parents emigrated to Upper Canada when he was just four years old. He attended Toronto Normal School to train ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Detective

    The complete BBC Radio 4 crime drama

    by Robert Barr ...
    Narrated by Full Cast, Ray Brooks ...

    Unabridged

    17 hours 21 min

    All four radio series of Robert Barr’s gripping London-based police dramaOriginally broadcast as Detective: Stories of Crime and Detection in London, this BBC radio drama ran for four series between 1980 and 1985. Written by the award-winning creator of Z Cars and Softly Softly, Robert Barr, it comprised 39 thrilling stories set in London’s criminal underworld, all of which are collected here for ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Second Victorian Mystery MEGAPACK ®

    by Robert Barr, Rudyard Kipling, Mary Fortune, L.T. Meade, E.W. Hornung ...
    The second volume of our Victorian Mystery series presents 38 more classic mysteries, including series by Andrew Lang, August Groner, and Robert Barr. Included are: IN THE HOUSE OF SUDDHOO, by Rudyard KiplingTHE CRIME CLUB, by William Holt-WhiteTRACES OF CRIME, by Mary FortuneTHE STAR OF THE "GRASMERE," by E. W. HornungMR. BOVEY'S UNEXPECTED WILL, by L. T. Meade and Robert EustaceTHE ADVENTURES OF ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont, plus two parodies of Sherlock Holmes

    by Robert Barr ...
    Classic novel, first published in 1906, plus two parodies: The Adventures Of Sherlaw Kombs and The Adventure of the Second Swag According to Wikipedia: "Robert Barr (September 16, 1849 October 21, 1912 was a British-Canadian novelist, born at Glasgow, Scotland... In London of the 1890s Barr became a more prolific author—publishing a book a year—and was familiar with many of the best-selling ... Read more

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  • The Strong Arm

    by Robert Barr ...
    The stories within "The Strong Arm" often revolve around the investigative efforts of detectives and amateur sleuths who use their intellect, observation skills, and deduction to solve various intriguing cases. Each story presents a different mystery or crime scenario, engaging readers with its plot twists, clues, and the unraveling of mysteries.Robert Barr was recognized for his contributions to ... Read more

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  • The Sword Maker

    by Robert Barr ...
    Considering the state of the imperial city of Frankfort, one would not expect to find such a gathering as was assembled in the Kaiser cellar of the Rheingold drinking tavern. Outside in the streets all was turbulence and disorder; a frenzy on the part of the populace taxing to the utmost the efforts of the city authorities to keep it within bounds, and prevent the development of a riot that might ... Read more

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  • Jennie Baxter, Journalist

    by Robert Barr ...
    The story revolves around the protagonist, Jennie Baxter, a young woman aspiring to become a journalist during a time when it was unconventional for women to pursue such careers. The novel follows Jennie's journey as she navigates the challenges, obstacles, and prejudices she faces in the male-dominated field of journalism.Robert Barr was known for his entertaining and often humorous storytelling. ... Read more

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  • The Sword Maker

    by Robert Barr ...
    The Sword Maker explores the collapse of power and the rise of individual will in a society marked by imbalance and injustice. Set in a city strained by corruption, the novel portrays how economic despair and political stagnation foster collective unrest and quiet rebellion. The narrative reflects how skill, vision, and courage emerge not through birthright but through earned mastery and the ... Read more

    $0.99 USD