A. L. Barker Books

Audrey Lilian Barker crafted short stories and novels that delve into the quotidian mysteriousness and quiet abandonment found in the borderlands between London and the surrounding countryside. Her short stories are meticulously composed, possessing a delicate reserve that nonetheless lingers long in the reader's mind. While commercial success eluded her, Barker garnered significant admiration from fellow writers, cementing her literary reputation. Her complete body of work, encompassing both her acclaimed short story collections and novels, is now being reissued, offering a chance to rediscover her unique voice.