Robert Barnard's most recent novel is "A Murder in Mayfair." His other books include "The Corpse at the Haworth Tandoori, No Place of Safety, The Bad Samaritan, The Masters of the House, A Scandal in Belgravia," and "Out of the Blackout." Winner of the prestigious Nero Wolfe Award as well as Anthony, Agatha, and Macavity awards, the eight-time Edgar nominee is a member of Britain's distinguished Detection Club and lives with his wife, Louise, and Jingle and Durdles, in Leeds, England.