Barr''s volumes of short stories were often written with an ironic twist in the story with a witty, appealing narrator telling the story. As the detective stories were in evidence, Barr was very successful.We selected seven tales of crime and mystery from this author for your appreciation.- An Alpine Divorce- "And the Rigour of the Game"- Gentlemen: The King!- The Hour and the Man- The Man Who was not on the Passenger List- Which Was the Murderer?- Not According to the Code