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 is a self-proclaimed master of deduction who approaches each case with confidence, theatrical ...

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 the red tape of their legal system, however, Valmont continues ...

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 exemplified in the Eugéne Valmont Mysteries and The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs. His stories often ref...

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.

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 as a teacher and this career path led him to become headmaster of the Central School of Winds...

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 the first time.DS...

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 SHERLAW KOMBS, by Robert BarrTHE AFFAIR OF THE "AV...

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 authors of his day, including Bret Harte and Stephen Crane. Most of his literary output was of the c...

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. In "Jennie Baxter, Journalist," he addresses societal issues and challenges stereotypes by de...

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 resolve to disrupt failing systems. As tensions mount between the privileged and the impoverished, ...

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 detective fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His stories were known for th...

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 result in the partial destruction at least of this once prosperous city. And indeed, the inhab...