Books written by Robert Barnard

A Brontë Encyclopedia

London, W. H. Allen, 1884. Miller, Lucasta: The Bronté Myth. London, Cape, 2001. Neufeldt, Victor (ed.): Bibliography of the Manuscripts of Patrick Branwell Bronté. New York & London, Garland, 1993. Newsam, William Cartwright: The Poets ...
At Death's Door

Appealing and distasteful characters alike make this another highly entertaining diversion from Barnard.
Death of a Mystery Writer: A Murder Mystery (Of Course)

But the manuscript of the unpublished volume left to Sir Oliver’s wife, a posthumous “last case” that might be worth millions, has disappeared. And Sir Oliver’s death is beginning to look less than natural.
Unruly Son

But the manuscript of the unpublished volume left to Sir Oliver’s wife—a posthumous “last case” that might be worth millions—has disappeared. And Sir Oliver’s death is beginning to look less than natural.
Bad Samaritan: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Charlie Peace

ground at the far end of Herrick Park, where tended grassland shaded off into woodland. The body was on grass, but the cordoned-off area included the wide pathway between the trees. Allthis wasno greatway fromthe road, butif the killing ...
Last Post: A Novel of Suspense

Mrs. Southwell had had a visit from Eve McNabb a few days before. They had discussed those happenings you mention of thirty-odd years before. That same evening Eve rang Jean Mannering and told her the gist of the conversation.
Corpse in a Gilded Cage

'Shhh,' said Karen again. She was a child who made nods at the conventions. 'The purple-toed monster from outer space,' said Gareth, who was not. 'She's not around. We'd have heard ifshe was. I expect she's yelling at those ...
Blood Brotherhood

At the door of the little study which had served as a centre of the murder investigation, Inspector Croft, ... Ihopethings will becleared upin a few days, and I don't atthe momentforesee the need for any more work actually within St ...
A Little Local Murder

Radio Broadwich decides to do a documentary on the small village of Twytching for international broadcast, and the townspeople divide between those who seek the patronage of Mrs.
Imagery and Theme in the Novels of Dickens

Imagery and Theme in the Novels of Dickens
Last Post: A Novel of Suspense

I do almost all of Jean's professional correspondence these days, and as a rule I'd post it when I went to the shop around twelve. I didn't think twice about posting ... She'd written to her regularly, and never put her own 223 LAST POST.
A Fall from Grace

One of the most critically acclaimed of all contemporary crime writers and a Diamond Dagger Award winner delivers another triumph with this witty tale of family discord and murder.
A Fall from Grace: A Novel of Suspense

A FALL FROM GRACE fer the later plays with a tiny cast. It's all money these days, isn't it?” “But the money would come in handy, I suppose?” Charlie asked. “Oh, it would. But learning the part, and the nerves— I'm a bag of nerves, ...
A Fall from Grace: A Novel of Suspense

Stunned by a difficult reality, Felicity is even more shocked to discover that she, herself, may be a suspect. This is one criminal investigation that's much too close to home for Charlie Peace.
A Fall from Grace

Detective and mystery stories.
Political Suicide

Three-time Edgar Award nominee Robert Barnard takes on the cunning and ruthless world of politics in this suspenseful tale centering upon the mysterious death of a member of Parliament.
Death of a Perfect Mother

How long before the project came up for discussion once more, even if they did shelve it for the present? And Brian had a sudden stab of fear that Gordon never would consent to shelve it. He was emotionally committed, and for all his ...
A Cry from the Dark

Unable to forget a life-shattering moment from when she was an Australian schoolgirl, author Bettina Whitelaw works on her memoir and becomes increasingly disturbed when she realizes that someone she knows may be trying to kill her.
Death in a Cold Climate

It was midday on December 21st in the city of Tromsø when the boy was last seen: a tall, blond boy swathed in anorak and scarf against the Arctic noon.
Rogue's Gallery

How far would a child go to rid himself of a despised parent? Or a man of the cloth to be elected pope? From murderous ministers and conniving cardinals to...