Arthur Conan Doyle was a prolific writer of historical fiction with special interest and affection towards Napoleon's era.

“The Great Shadow” takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. It refers to the Napoleon's influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.

“Uncle Bernac” – Louis de Laval, a young French aristocrat in exile receives a mysterious invitation to join his uncle Bernac in France and enter into Napoleon's service. The novels follows the adventures of Louis and Bernac, and the story of life in Napoleon's camp on the French Coast.

“Brigadier Gerard Stories” – Etienne Gerard, is a Hussar officer in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard's most notable attribute is his vanity. Obsessed with honor and glory, he is always ready with a stirring speech or a gallant remark to a lady.

The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard

How the Brigadier Came to the Castle of Gloom

How the Brigadier Slew the Brothers of Ajaccio

How the Brigadier Held the King

How the King Held the Brigadier

How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshal Millefleurs

How the Brigadier Played For a Kingdom

How the Brigadier Won His Medal

How the Brigadier Was Tempted By the Devil

The Crime of the Brigadier

The Adventures of Gerard

How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear

How the Brigadier Captured Saragossa

How the Brigadier Slew the Fox

How the Brigadier Saved the Army

How the Brigadier Triumphed in England

How the Brigadier Rode to Minsk

How the Brigadier Bore Himself at Waterloo

I. The Story of the Forest Inn

II. The Story of the Nine Prussian Horsemen

The Last Adventure of the Brigadier

The Marriage of the Brigadier

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes.

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E-bok: 26 juni 2017