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DS Dave Brook is a long-serving, ducking-and-diving police officer who takes armed robberies and violent crime in his stride. But then he is teamed up with young 'grammar school boy' DC Blair Maxton from sleepy Epsom. How will Max cope with the mean streets of his new patch? Among the thrilling cases in these four series, the detectives tackle an armed gang, confront a notorious crime family, search for a missing wife, investigate a gruesome ax murder and the death of a reclusive young woman, and assist ‘The Sweeney’ flying squad.

In Pedagogy of Hope, Freire revisits the themes of his masterpiece, the real world contexts that inspired them and their impact in that very world. Freire's abiding concern for social justice and education in the developing world remains as timely and as inspiring as ever, and is shaped by both his rigorous intellect and his boundless compassion. Pedagogy of Hope is a testimonial to the inner vitality of generations denied prosperity and to the often-silent, generous strength of millions throughout the world who refuse to let hope be extinguished.

A double serving of thrilling vintage spy drama featuring the tenacious Captain Jim Nicholson "These productions are pure ‘Boys Own'-style entertainment...I found them to be thoroughly engrossing, with the actors conveying earnestness throughout." - Entertainment Focus A treat from the archive...

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.

Ex-policeman Galbraith is caught up in mystery and murder in these two gripping, fast-paced detective dramas. After a long career in the Flying Squad, veteran copper Bill Galbraith is hanging up his truncheon and saying goodbye to the police force. He's looking forward to a quiet life on civvy street - but his best friend, private investigator Tommy Evans, has other ideas.

John Bodman and his wife are polar opposites who have grown to hate each other. But without grounds for divorce, they are tied together till death. So, in a state of despair, Bodman sets his mind on murder.

In this volume our classic authors conjure up all sorts of damnations and destructions in literary assaults testing our will to survive and our ingenuity to overcome situations where the outlook is bleak at best and the total extinction of us at worse.

In the struggling city of Frankfort, despair hangs heavy in the air—defeated in war, burdened by weak leadership, and facing trade blockades, the citizens are restless and hungry. Yet, amidst the turmoil, three master sword-makers unite to form a guild, determined to devise a plan to revive their citys fortunes. Their fortunes take a turn when an enigmatic stranger arrives, an instructor in both swordsmanship and the ancient art of sword-making. Although he lacks a license to wield a sword in Frankfort, he boldly claims he can guide the guild to prosperity and lead the city out of its dire ...

Dive into the whimsical world of Eugene Valmont, a comrade of Jerome K. Jerome and a friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This delightful collection features short stories that showcase Barrs wit, including what is likely the first-ever parody of Sherlock Holmes. A co-editor of The Idler alongside Jerome, Barrs charm and humor shine through in every tale. (written by Czechchris)

Dive into the enchanting world of Robert Barrs A Prince of Good Fellows, published in 1902. This delightful collection of historical fiction stories follows the spirited young James V, King of Scots (1512 – 1542). With a perfect blend of humor and adventure, each chapter brings to life a wise and daring king, making for an engaging and entertaining read. (Summary by Lars Rolander)

The incredible true story of the French Resistance plot to destroy the Atlantic Wall in Normandy, dramatised in six parts for BBC Radio Adapted from Richard Collier’s 1958 novel Ten Thousand Eyes, this riveting vintage drama by Robert Barr tells the story of the heroes and heroines of the...

Robert Barr (1849-1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland. 'The Hour-Glass' is a mysterious ghost story. An avid antique collector buys an ancient and defective hourglass from a curiosity shop. When he takes it home and starts to examine it, he is startled by a strange visitor who claims to be the real owner of the hourglass. His story is a very bizarre one.

"The Absent-Minded Coterie", a short story published in 1906, tells of a cunning scam devised by crooked counterfeiters. But, of course, French detective Eugene Valmont eventually discovers the truth. "The Absent-Minded Coterie" is widely recognized as one of the best crime stories of the time.

They were married, but they hated and couldn't stand each other. Why not a divorce? Not that easy when there is a lot of money involved. Perhaps they could work things out on a trip to the Swiss Alps.

This collection of classic crime short fiction includes: "Bluebeard's Bathtub" by Margery Allingham; "Who Killed Zebedee?" by Wilkie Collins; "An Alpine Divorce" by Robert Barr; and "The Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Progenitore letterario di Hercule Poirot, Eugène Valmont è il protagonista di otto racconti. Ma se anche fosse comparso solo nella Compagnia dei distratti, sarebbe ugualmente un immortale. Così scrisse Ellery Queen a proposito di questa storia del 1906, che ha dato al protagonista e al suo creatore fama imperitura. E la cosa singolare è che lo scozzese Robert Barr è arrivato a tanto inventando un personaggio del tutto fuori linea con i geniali e infallibili investigatori alla Sherlock Holmes di moda ai suoi tempi.

Unable to divorce his wife, a man resolves to murder her instead. “Marriage at best is but a compromise,” the author notes, “and if two people happen to be united who are of an uncompromising nature, there is trouble.” This trouble takes a surprising turn when the man leads his wife out to an outlook to do the deed.

In this delightful collection of short stories, Robert Barr weaves romance and humor into the lives of his characters. In One Days Courtship, British artist John Trenton finds himself in Quebec, hoping to squeeze in a picturesque canoe trip to capture the stunning Shawenegan Falls on his final day. Meanwhile, in The Heralds of Fame, a budding novelist embarks on an adventure to America, armed with copies of his debut book. A moment of panic leads him to buy an extra copy at a bookstand, setting off a humorous chain reaction that tests his resolve and creativity. Join Nat Spratt as he narrates ...

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. Although a number of his crime novels and short stories are parodies on Sherlock Holmes and other best-selling detectives of the time, he also wrote short stories across a whole range of subjects and genres usually with intriguing ideas and many laced with wit and humour.