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  • Young Lord Stranleigh

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Robert Barr ...
    Lord Stranleigh seems the very picture of idle wealth: exquisitely dressed, languid, and impossible to rouse. But when Peter Mackeller, a hard-headed mining engineer with a practical turn of mind, arrives bearing a letter from John Hazel, the bored aristocrat is drawn into a world of fraud, speculation, and ruthless finance. Mackeller lays out the danger with blunt urgency: his father, a northern ... Read more

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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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  • In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories

    by Robert Barr ...
    The collection contains a series of short stories that typically revolve around the experiences, encounters, and adventures of passengers aboard ships. Each story presents its own narrative, often exploring themes of human nature, society, and the interactions among people in the confined space of a ship.Robert Barr was celebrated for his engaging storytelling and his ability to capture the ... Read more

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  • A Woman Intervenes

    by Robert Barr ...
    In this novel, Barr likely presents a narrative involving intrigue, mystery, and potentially a female protagonist who plays a pivotal role in resolving a complex situation or a series of events. The title suggests the involvement of a woman in the central plot, perhaps as a key character who intervenes or takes action to influence the outcome of the story.Robert Barr was recognized for his ... 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 ...
    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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  • The O'Ruddy

    by Robert Barr ...
    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 ... 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 ...
    "The Sword Maker" is a historical novel written by Robert Barr. Robert Barr (18491912) was a Scottish-Canadian author and journalist known for his works in various genres, including mystery, adventure, and historical fiction.The novel is set in the 17th century, during the tumultuous times of the English Civil War. It revolves around the character of Master Lionel Leigh, a sword maker by trade, ... Read more

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  • Young Lord Stranleigh

    by Robert Barr ...
    Robert Barr was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 16th September 1849. Five years later the family emigrated to a farm near Muirkirk in Upper Canada.His early years were uneventful as the family settled into their new lives and Barr began his education.A career path as a teacher opened up for him and, by 1874, he had been appointed as headmaster at the Central School at Windsor. Concurrently he ... Read more

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  • A Chicago Princess

    by Robert Barr ...
    "A Chicago Princess" is a romantic novel that tells the story of a wealthy American heiress from Chicago who navigates the complexities of high society, both in the United States and abroad. The protagonist, the "Chicago Princess," is a strong-willed and independent young woman who must contend with the expectations placed upon her due to her wealth and social status.The novel explores themes of ... Read more

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  • The Doom of London

    by Robert Barr ...
    In the final year of the 19th century, London faces an unprecedented catastrophe when a seven-day fog combines with industrial coal smoke to create a deadly atmospheric trap. As the city's oxygen supply depletes and carbonic acid gas accumulates, millions of residents succumb to the poisonous air in what becomes the most devastating disaster in human history.Through the eyes of a confidential ... Read more

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