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Portrait of Robert Barr

Robert Barr

Robert Barr was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist who also worked as a newspaper and magazine editor.

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A Prince of Good Fellows

In a kingdom rife with treachery, a young king's reign hangs in the balance as dark conspiracies threaten to steal his throne and plunge the land into chaos.

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The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont

A brilliant detective must use all his wit and charm to solve puzzling crimes and recover a cursed diamond necklace amidst a gathering of wealthy suspects and lurking danger.

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Over the Border: A Romance

Amidst political conspiracies, an unexpected daughter confronts her powerful father, setting off a chain of events that will test their loyalties and change their fates.

By Robert Barr

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The Speculations of John Steele

A railway worker's quick thinking turns a near-disaster into a chance for a better life, but he must navigate the treacherous world of corporate power to succeed.

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Lord Stranleigh Abroad

A nobleman's voyage across the Atlantic becomes a maze of chance encounters, lost fortunes, and budding connections that test his view of the world.

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The Sword Maker

In a city suffocating under tyrannical rule and economic hardship, a prince turns swordsman to ignite a rebellion and restore his people's hope.

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Robert Barr

Explore the range of an author's imagination through a diverse catalog of thrilling adventures, social commentaries, and intriguing mysteries found within his collected works.

By Robert Barr

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In the Midst of Alarms

Amidst the chaos of a grand hotel, an unlikely pair of friends embark on a wilderness adventure that tests the boundaries of friendship and throws them headfirst into a world far beyond their comfort zones.

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The Strong Arm

A Crusader knight, captured and entangled in a web of medieval political and emotional strife, questions his pursuit of glory when faced with a powerful enemy and an unexpected love.

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Revenge!

When love turns to hate, characters plot betrayals and seek retribution, revealing the dark side of the human heart.

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In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories

A despondent traveler's ocean voyage takes a surprising turn when he encounters a captivating woman with a broken chair, sparking an unlikely connection amidst the ship's colorful chaos.

By Robert Barr

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Jennie Baxter, Journalist

In a world of men, a woman reporter chases a missing gem and fights to make her voice heard, risking everything.

By Robert Barr

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Young Lord Stranleigh: A Novel

A well-off young lord's quiet life turns chaotic when he's pulled into a risky scheme to save a family fortune, forcing him to awaken a hidden talent for intrigue.

By Robert Barr

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The Mutable Many: A Novel

Amidst the smoke and gears of London's factories, a manager battles a worker revolt while guarding his daughter, revealing the harsh realities of ambition and class struggle.

By Robert Barr

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The Face and the Mask

In the heart of Paris, a young woman's innocent romance turns into a perilous game of theft and betrayal, revealing the dark side of love.

By Robert Barr

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A Rock in the Baltic

A British Navy Lieutenant's good deed at a Maine bank unexpectedly intertwines his life with a captivating woman, setting sail on a journey filled with romance and intrigue.

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One Day's Courtship, and The Heralds of Fame

Amidst the Canadian wilderness, an artist's pursuit of creative passion intertwines with a budding romance, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of ambition and connection.

By Robert Barr

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Tekla: A Romance of Love and War

Undercover among his subjects, an emperor's quest unearths a nest of treachery and an unexpected love for a noblewoman bound by duty and danger.

By Robert Barr

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A Woman Intervenes

A resourceful reporter chases down crucial mining reports across the Atlantic, where professional duty tangles with unexpected romance.

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From Whose Bourne

** A man's unexpected death launches him into a spectral quest to clear his wife's name and uncover the truth behind his own demise.

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