Robert Barnard Libri

Northmont, Connecticut, seemed to be haunted by ghosts, ghouls, and impossibilities, until Dr. Sam Hawthorne explained the seemingly impossible. All But Impossible contains fifteen of Dr. Sam's most extraordinary cases solved between 1936 and 1940, including A newly murdered corpse in a sealed tomb in a cemetery A body in a scarecrow A jug that turns water into wine -- poisoned wine A disappearance from a swimming pool A baby who becomes a child's doll on the way to being baptized An unfound door A room that appears and vanishes And eight other ingenious problems for Dr. Sam

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Australia and modern-day London, this suspenseful narrative intricately weaves together past and present. The story unfolds through a masterful blend of mystery, taking readers on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and captivating intrigue.

The story unfolds as Rosemary Sheffield, the vicar's wife, shocks her community by declaring her disbelief in God, igniting a wave of controversy within the Church of England. With a sharp satirical lens, Barnard weaves a tale rich in enigma and suspense, showcasing his talent for blending humor with poignant themes. The narrative promises a cozy yet thought-provoking exploration of faith and societal expectations, highlighted by the engaging dynamics of its characters.

Caroline Fawley is living in the Yorkshire village of Alderley. Her wealthy boyfriend keeps her in the lap of luxury. Life couldn't get much better. Then her boyfriend Marius goes missing and later a body turns up and that idyllic life is completely shattered. Originally published: 2002.

The new anthology from the Crime Writers Association brings together 17 of the finest crime writers working today, celebrating the 'who' in the whodunnit, the psyche in the psychological profile, the id behind the ID. Featuring exclusive stories from Dagger winners, Robert Barnard and Peter Lovesey, and a Grand Master of Crime winner, Edward D Hoch, an exclusive translation from French legend Tonino Benacquista, and much more.'Sins of Scarlet' by Robert Barnard won the CWA Award for Best Short Story of 2006 and 'Les's Story' by Stuart Pawson was short-listed for the same award.

Graham Broadbent, a successful novelist, enjoys a quiet life of writing. On the evening of one such occasion, a rather intriguing surprise arrives at his door in the form of Christabel, a pretty 19-year-old. 'Hello Dad' are her first words as he opens the door to her.

After a twenty-year absence, Merlyn Cantelo returns to Leeds to attend his late aunt Clarissa's funeral. Far from being welcomed back into the fold of his large and quarrelsome family, he is viewed by many with suspicion and distrust ? especially since his timely reappearance has thwarted the prospect of a tidy inheritance. However, all is more complex than it seems. The teenage Merlyn only fled his home at the vehement insistence of his sometimes clairvoyant aunt, who foresaw for him a life blighted by violence and death. Moreover, the root of this danger supposedly lies somewhere within the family? Merlyn knows that if he is to discover whether his aunt's fears were justified, he must come to terms with his tragic past ? and delve into the murky history of the Cantelo family.

It can be a bit of an embarrassment when your old man is done in. Particularly, when you are a rising inspector with CID, and hated his guts. What it meant was that Perry Trethowan had to go back to the home of his ancestors and do a bit of semi-official sleuthing.

When one of the cast members dies suddenly of a heart attack, those in the production team are quick to make the most of the opportunity, making plans to bring in an old character for a major plotline. But when a suspicious letter emerges raising questions about the supposed 'natural death' it would appear something more sinister is afoot.

History meets mystery in a novel about a pupil of Mozart's, the young Princess Victoria, whom the composer soon discovers has quite a talent for the keyboard and a knack for being a murder victim