
Robert Goddard
5 SeriesRobert Goddard, an English novelist, specializes in crime thrillers and mystery novels. He studied history at the University of Cambridge and later transitioned from careers in journalism, teaching, and educational administration to full-time writing. His novels often weave between past and present settings. Goddard resides in Truro, Cornwall with his wife, Vaunda.
In Robert Goddard's debut novel, "Past Caring," Edwardian-era Cabinet minister Edwin Stafford resigns mysteriously and is rejected by his love interest, leaving unanswered questions for seventy years. In the present day, unemployed history graduate Martin Radford travels to Madeira to uncover the reasons behind Stafford's downfall. As Radford delves deeper, his investigation triggers a chain of events that pits him against individuals who believed their past crimes were safely buried. Through Radford's journey, the novel explores themes of political intrigue and personal betrayal, keeping readers engaged with its compelling narrative and historical depth.