The O'Ruddy by Robert Barr is a spirited historical adventure novel filled with humor, romance, and swashbuckling intrigue set against the backdrop of early 18th-century Europe. Published posthumously in collaboration with Robert Louis Stevenson, the novel combines lively storytelling with vivid characters and fast-moving action. The story follows the young Irishman known as O'Ruddy, a bold and impulsive figure whose charm and courage frequently lead him into both dangerous and comedic sit...

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 ...

Classic mystery novel, first published in 1894.

Fantasy Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories transport you to new and wondrous worlds. Places where dragons roam free and where magic is as natural as blood. From epic battles to the temptations of demons, the exciting stories within 'In the Lair' will thrill, inspire, and keep you up all night wondering what will happen next.Foreword by Dan Koboldt"The Song Her Heart Sang" by Steven Savile

In 'The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers,' readers are invited to explore an intricately woven tapestry of suspense, mystery, and yuletide intrigue. This anthology boasts an impressive range of literary styles, from gothic horror to classic detective tales, capturing the cultural richness and complexity of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The collection highlights the chilling interplay between the warmth of the festive season and the cold, cerebral thrill of mystery, with ...

The second volume of the Science Fiction Omnibus! Featuring the following masterpieces of sci-fi: WE'RE CIVILIZED!, by Mark Clifton & Alex Apostolides WITH THESE HANDS, by C.M. Kornbluth WHERE THERE'S HOPE, by Jerome Bixby WEAK ON SQUARE ROOTS, by Russell Burton VIGORISH, by Walter Bupp THE MEMORY OF MARS, by Raymond Jones THE MATHEMATICIANS, by Arthur Feldman THE INVADERS, by Murray Leinster THE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA, by Allan Danzig THE DAY TIME STOPPED MOVING, by Bradner Buckner I AM A NUC...

A fully revised fourth edition of the definitive guide to law school, featuring new interviews with practicing lawyers and a whole new set of student mentors. This edition covers updates to financial aid, hiring practices, and clerkships introduced by our current administration.Written by students, for students, Law School Confidential has been the "must-have" guide for anyone thinking about, applying to, or attending law school for more than a decade. And...

"99 Science Fiction Short Stories" brings together some of the finest sci fi short stories ever crafted. Featuring gems from masters of the genre, such as H.G Wells , Robert Barr , PKD, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Norton, and many, many more!

This meticulously edited collection includes some of the finest Christmas mysteries to keep you company for the entire holiday season! From puzzling detective cases to hair raising ghost tales, this collection has it all: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Flying Stars (G. K. Chesterton) Percival Bland's Proxy (R. Austin Freeman) A Christmas Capture (Fred M. White) McAllister's Christmas (Arthur Cheney Train) The Mystery of Room Five (Fred M White) A Policeman's B...

This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature lovers.The theme of this edition is: Mystery and Detective. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Robert Barr: - An Alpine Divorce - "And the Rigour of the Game" - Gentlemen: The King! - The Hour and ...

The Detective Fiction Collection brings together 28 of the greatest detective classics ever written, by the greatest authors to ever live.Featuring:IN A GROVE, by Ryūnosuke AkutagawaFANTOMAS, by Marcel AllainTHE TRIUMPHS OF EUGENE VALMONT, by Robert BarrTHE WOMAN IN BLACK, by E.C. BentleyTHE ISLAND MYSTERY, by George BirminghamFOUR MAX CARRADOS DETECTIVE STORIES, by Ernest Bramah SmithTHE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN, by G.K. Chesterton

This file includes: The Face and the Mask, From Whose Bourne, The Heralds of Fame, In a Steamer Chair and Other Shipboard Stories, In the Midst of Alarms, Jennie Baxter Journalist, Lord Batranleigh Abroad, One Day's Courtship, The O'Rudy, A Prince of Good Fellows, Revenge! A Rock in the Baltic, The Strong Arm, The Sword Maker, The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont, and A Woman Intervenes. According to Wikipedia: "Robert Barr (September 16, 1849 October 21, 1912) was a British-Canadian novelist, b...