Barrie Summy

"A good detective is always in demand." Lawyer Carson Drew to his daughter, Nancy, in The Hidden Staircase
A long time ago (well, not THAT long ago) in a galaxy far, far away (Toronto, Canada), a nice family was growing up. This family consisted of a mother, a father and three delightful daughters. The first daughter was the smartest and bravest and most beautiful of all. (Note to my sisters: OF COURSE, this is a joke!)
As in most families, the mother and father had many rules (too many, actually!). One of the toughest and meanest rules was about books. The... Read More