Robert Barnard

Robert Barnard

Robert Barnard was born in Essex, England on November 23rd, 1936 and passed away at the age of 76 on September 19th, 2013.

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Robert Barnard Stats: The most read book by Robert Barnard on Book Notification is Posthumous Papers / Death of a Literary Widow, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Bones in the Attic (Charlie Peace #8).

Below is a complete list of Robert Barnard books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Amadeus Mozart Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Dead, Mr. Mozart
1994
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2
8
Too Many Notes, Mr. Mozart
1995
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List of Charlie Peace Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Charlie Peace books are The Bones in the Attic, The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori, and A Fatal Attachment.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Death and the Chaste Apprentice
1989
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2
6
A Fatal Attachment
1992
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3
A Hovering of Vultures
1993
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4
The Bad Samaritan
1995
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5
No Place of Safety
1997
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6
8
The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori
1998
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7
Unholy Dying / Turbulent Priest
2001
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8
9
The Bones in the Attic
2002
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9
A Fall from Grace
2007
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10
The Killings on Jubilee Terrace
2009
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11
A Charitable Body
2012
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List of Idwal Meredith Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
Unruly Son / Death of a Mystery Writer
1979
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2
8.3
At Death's Door
1988
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List of John Sutcliffe Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Political Suicide
1986
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2
7.3
A Scandal in Belgravia
1991
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List of Perry Trethowan Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Perry Trethowan books are Death by Sheer Torture / Sheer Torture, The Case of the Missing Brontë / The Missing Brontë, and Bodies.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Death by Sheer Torture / Sheer Torture
1981
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2
Death and the Princess
1982
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3
The Case of the Missing Brontë / The Missing Brontë
1983
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4
Bodies
1986
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5
8
Death In Purple Prose / The Cherry Blossom Corpse
1987
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Posthumous Papers / Death of a Literary Widow, Death in a Cold Climate, and Dying Flames.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Death of an Old Goat
1974
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2
A Little Local Murder
1976
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3
Death on the High C's
1977
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4
Blood Brotherhood
1977
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5
8.3
Posthumous Papers / Death of a Literary Widow
1979
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6
7.3
Death in a Cold Climate
1981
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7
Death of a Perfect Mother / Mother's Boys
1981
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8
School for Murder / Little Victims
1983
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9
A Corpse in a Gilded Cage
1984
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10
4
Fete Fatale / The Disposal of the Living
1985
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11
9
Out of the Blackout
1985
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12
The Skeleton in the Grass
1988
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13
A City of Strangers
1990
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14
To Die Like a Gentleman
1993
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15
The Masters of the House
1994
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16
A Mansion and Its Murder
1998
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17
A Murder in Mayfair / Touched by the Dead
1999
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18
The Mistress of Alderley
2000
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19
A Cry from the Dark
2003
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20
8
Dying Flames
2005
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21
The Graveyard Position
2005
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22
Last Post
2007
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23
A Stranger in the Family
2010
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Habit of Widowhood, The Gentleman in the Lake, and The Old Couple.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Breakfast Television
1987
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2
6.3
The Woman in the Wardrobe
1987
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3
6.7
More Final Than Divorce
1988
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4
7.3
The Habit of Widowhood
1991
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5
6.7
The Gentleman in the Lake
1994
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6
8
Nothing to Lose
2000
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7
8
Dognapped
2002
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8
9.3
Everybody’s Girl
2005
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9
8
The Old Couple
2006
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10
8
Provenance
2006
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Death of a Salesperson and Other Untimely Exits
1989
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2
The Habit of Widowhood and Other Murderous Proclivities
1996
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3
8.3
Rogue's Gallery
2011
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are A Bronte Encyclopedia, The Leisure Hour Improved: Or Moral Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Original and Selected, and A Wreath from the Wilderness, a Selection from the Metrical Arrangements of Accola Montis-Am Ni.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Imagery and Theme in the Novels of Dickens
1974
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2
A Talent to Deceive: Appreciation of Agatha Christie
1980
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3
A Short History of English Literature
1984
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4
Emily Brontë
2000
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5
A Bronte Encyclopedia (With: Louise Barnard)
2007
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6
The Leisure Hour Improved: Or Moral Miscellanies in Prose and Verse, Original and Selected
2015
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7
A Wreath from the Wilderness, a Selection from the Metrical Arrangements of Accola Montis-Am Ni
2016
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List of Robert Barnard Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Suit of Diamonds
1991
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2
Fifty Best Mysteries
1993
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3
2nd Culprit
1993
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4
Tales of Obsession: Mystery Stories of Fatal Attractions and Deadly Desires
1994
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5
Criminal Records
2000
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6
Malice Domestic 9
2000
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7
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 2
2000
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8
7
The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3
2002
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9
Much Ado About Murder
2002
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10
Thou Shalt Not Kill
2005
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11
The Detection Collection
2005
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12
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 7
2010
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13
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011
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Robert Barnard

Robert Barnard was born on November 23rd, 1936. Robert passed away September 19th, 2013 at 76 years old. Robert Barnard was born in Essex, England. Barnard attended Balliol College, Oxford and.

Robert Barnard had written 23 standalone novels, starting with Death of an Old Goat in 1974. The most recently released novel was A Stranger in the Family, which was released in 2010.

Robert Barnard also wrote the Charlie Peace series which has 11 books including Death and the Chaste Apprentice and A Fatal Attachment.

Robert Barnard: Awards & Accolades

Robert Barnard has won multiple awards including: The Crime Writers' Association Award Dagger in the Library Award, in 1994, Crime Writers' Association Award Diamond Dagger Award, in 2003 and the Agatha Award Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2006.

Barnard's books have also won multiple awards, Breakfast Television won the Anthony Award, Best Short Story, in 1988. The Woman in the Wardrobe won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 1988. More Final Than Divorce won the Agatha Award, Best Short Story, in 1988. A Scandal in Belgravia won the Nero Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1992.

The following novels by Robert Barnard were also nominated for these awards:

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Robert Barnard: F.A.Q

When was Robert Barnard Born?

Robert Barnard was born on November 23rd, 1936.

When did Robert Barnard die?

Robert Barnard died on September 19th, 2013 at 76 years old.

Where was Robert Barnard Born?

Robert Barnard was born in Essex, England.

What awards has Robert Barnard won?

Robert Barnard has won the following awards: Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writers' Association Award (1994), Diamond Dagger Award at the Crime Writers' Association Award (2003) and the Malice Domestic Lifetime Achievement Award at the Agatha Award (2006).

What book awards has Robert Barnard won?

Breakfast Television: Anthony Award: Best Short Story (1988).
The Woman in the Wardrobe: Macavity Award: Best Short Story (1988).
More Final Than Divorce: Agatha Award: Best Short Story (1988).
A Scandal in Belgravia: Nero Award: Best Mystery Novel (1992).

What was the first book Robert Barnard wrote?

The first book written by Robert Barnard was Death of an Old Goat, published in 1974.

What was the most recent book Robert Barnard wrote?

His most recently released work was A Wreath from the Wilderness, a Selection from the Metrical Arrangements of Accola Montis-Am Ni on May 22nd, 2016.

What is the most popular book by Robert Barnard?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Robert Barnard book is Posthumous Papers / Death of a Literary Widow. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Posthumous Papers / Death of a Literary Widow (8.33)
  2. The Bones in the Attic (9.00)
  3. A Scandal in Belgravia (7.33)
  4. Unruly Son / Death of a Mystery Writer (6.67)
  5. Rogue's Gallery (8.33)

How many books has Robert Barnard written?

Robert Barnard has written 65 books across 10 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 2 books in the Amadeus Mozart Series
  • 11 books in the Charlie Peace Series
  • 2 books in the Idwal Meredith Series
  • 2 books in the John Sutcliffe Series
  • 5 books in the Perry Trethowan Series
  • 23 Standalone Novels
  • 10 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 Short Story Collections
  • 7 Non-Fiction Books

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