The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont

Robert Barr (1849 – 1912) was a British-Canadian novelist and short story writer, born in Glasgow, Scotland, but spending much of his life in Canada and later in England. He was an educator by profession, having worked as a teacher and school principal before turning to journalism and literature. Barr's literary career manifested itself through various short stories, novels, and contributions to p...