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1Triumphs of Eugene Valmont

By Robert Barr

Short stories by a colleague of Jerome K. Jerome, and friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Barr probably wrote the first parody of Sherlock Holmes (included in this collection). He co-edited "The Idler" with Jerome. (written by Czechchris)

2Prince of Good Fellows

By Robert Barr

Robert Barr (1849 - 1912) was a Scottish Journalist, editor, humorist and author. A Prince of Good Fellows was published in 1902, and is a series of Historical Fiction stories about the young James V, King of Scots (1512 – 1542). The chapters are full of humor and adventure and portrays a young King who is both wise and adventurous. (Summary by Lars Rolander)

3Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)

By Amelia E. Barr

The Maid of Maiden lane is a wonderful love story in which Mrs. Barr intertwines the hot political and social issues that were occurring in America during the last decade of the 18th century with an excellent love story plot. Some of those issues include: the moral dilemma and debate over the French Revolution, and how that event touched the lives of the immigrants in America; the prejudices between the immigrants from England, and those from France or Holland, and how those animosities affected the ordinary lives of the people; and the political debate over titles, foreign policy, and such things(for example)as where the capital of the nation was to reside, New York or Philadelphia. The author gives us a picture of New York City that is vastly different from today, with it's residential areas and tree lined roads as the backdrop for this very interesting drama. Cornelia, the Maiden of Maiden lane, is loved by two young men. Who she chooses, and the obstacles that the two face because of the opposition of their fathers, friends, and a huge mistake that turns everything upside down, propels the story towards its climax, where a surprise character, spiritual in nature, comes to the rescue, while sacrificing her own desire for love to help the two lovers. Good character, love, and the family ties and relationships that existed during those times are very well portrayed by the author, and the book is as interesting from a historical point of view as it is from a truly interesting and sweet old fashioned love story. (Summary by Robert Hoffman)<br><br> <strong>Cast:</strong><br>Narrators: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6689">Tiffany Halla Colonna</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a> <br>Cornelia Moran: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6974">Grace</a> <br>George Hyde: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7079">Chuck Williamson</a> <br>Arenta Van Ariens: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6544">Amanda Friday</a> <br>Ava Moran: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7138">CaprishaPage</a> <br>Annie Hyde: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7464">Victoria Martin</a> <br>Aunt Angelica: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a> <br>Richard Hyde: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6535">Ron Altman</a> <br>Kate Hyde: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7218">MJ Franck</a> <br>Joris Van Heemskirk: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a> <br>Lysbet Van Heemskirk: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6548">Kristin Gjerløw</a> <br>John Moran: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7247"> Robert Hoffman</a> <br>Rem Van Ariens: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5009">Michael Reuss</a> <br>Peter Van Ariens: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a> <br>Jacobus Van Ariens: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a> <br>an Englishman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a> <br>John Adams: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a> <br>Mrs. Adams: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7171">April Gonzales</a> <br>Mrs. Smith: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7552">KateC</a> <br>Thomas Jefferson: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7251">Ken Garrett</a> <br>Mrs. Wiley: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7552">KateC</a> <br>Mary Damer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7315">Charlotte Duckett</a> <br>Anthony Clymer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7122">Nathanial W.C. Higgins</a> <br>Doctor Roslyn: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7122">Nathanial W.C. Higgins</a> <br>Captain Jacobus: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7122">Nathanial W.C. Higgins</a> <br><br> <strong>Prooflisteners:</strong> <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5888">Tisha Bordon</a>, <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a> and <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a> <br><strong>Audio edited by:</strong> Robert Hoffman, ToddHW and David Lawrence

4In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories

By Robert Barr

Thirteen short stories by one of the most famous writers in his day. Robert Barr was a British Canadian short story writer and novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland. In London of the 1890s Barr became a more prolific author - publishing a book a year - and was familiar with many of the best selling authors of his day, including Bret Harte and Stephen Crane. Most of his literary output was of the crime genre, then quite in vogue. When Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories were becoming well known, Barr published in the Idler the first Holmes parody, "The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs" (1892), a spoof that was continued a decade later in another Barr story, "The Adventure of the Second Swag" (1904) (For these two stories, see in LibriVox Barr's <i>The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont</i>). Despite the jibe at the growing Holmes phenomenon Barr and Doyle remained on very good terms. Doyle describes him in his memoirs <i>Memories and Adventures</i> as, "a volcanic Anglo - or rather Scot American, with a violent manner, a wealth of strong adjectives, and one of the kindest natures underneath it all." (Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales)

5Chicago Princess

By Robert Barr

After working several years in foreign affairs, and after winning and then losing a fortune, Rupert Tremorne is stranded in Nagasaki, at the end of his wits and in some debt. His only chance is to take the post as private secretary to the Millionaire Mr Hemster, and to sail on with him on his yacht. Sailing around Asia is big adventure for anyone, but it is a special one for Tremorne, because besides Mr Hemster and his staff, there are the beautiful Miss Gertrude Hemster and her companion Hilda Stretton on board. And suddenly, Tremorne has his hands full with those two ladies... - Summary by Carolin

6Revenge!

By Robert Barr

A collection of 20 short stories of the crime, detective, and thriller variety, sharing a common theme of .... you guessed it, revenge, and often with surprise conclusions. Elements of the style of Alfred Hitchcock may be found among many of the tales. Turn down the lights, let the imagination wander as it will, and perpare to expect the unexpected. (Roger Melin)

7Sword Maker

By Robert Barr

Times are hard in Frankfort. Defeat in war, weak leadership, trade blockades and a starving population lead to a restive and unhappy citizenry. The one thing Frankfort does have is the best three sword-makers in the country, who form a guild to try and find solutions to the economic problems assailing the city. One day, a stranger appears: an instructor in swordsmanship and the craft of sword-making. Despite not being licensed to carry a sword in the city, he promises the guild he can help them make their fortunes and lead the city out of the recession. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

8One Day's Courtship and The Heralds of Fame

By Robert Barr

Robert Barr approaches romance in two short stories in his engaging and subtly humorous style.<br><br> In One Day's Courtship, British artist John Trenton visits Quebec and tries to slip in a quick canoe trip on his last day in town to photograph the scenic Shawenegan Falls. <br><br> In The Heralds of Fame, a freshman novelist heads to America with his suitcase packed with copies of his new book. Before heading out, he panic buys an extra copy of his own book at a bookstand to buoy sales after observing someone pass it up. This sets off a chain of events. - Summary by Nat Spratt

9Winter Evening Tales

By Amelia E. Barr

This 1896 collection contains 17 short, Christian-oriented stories. “In these ‘Winter Evening Tales,’ Mrs. Barr has spread before her readers a feast that will afford the rarest enjoyment for many a leisure hour. There are few writers of the present day whose genius has such a luminous quality, and the spell of whose fancy carries us along so delightfully on its magic current. In these stories, the author has touched many phases of human nature. Some of the stories in the collection sparkle with the spirit of mirth; others give glimpses of the sadder side of life. Throughout all, there are found that broad sympathy and intense humanity that characterize every page that comes from her pen. Her men and women are creatures of real flesh and blood, not deftly-handled puppets; they move, act and speak spontaneously, with the full vigor of life and the strong purpose of persons who are participating in a real drama, and not a make-believe.” - Summary by Verla Viera and Preface