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 GerardHow the Brigadier Came to the Castle of GloomHow the Brigadier Slew the Brothers of AjaccioHow the Brigadier Held the KingHow the King Held the BrigadierHow the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshal MillefleursHow the Brigadier Played For a KingdomHow the Brigadier Won His MedalHow the Brigadier Was Tempted By the DevilThe Crime of the BrigadierThe Adventures of GerardHow Brigadier Gerard Lost His EarHow the Brigadier Captured SaragossaHow the Brigadier Slew the FoxHow the Brigadier Saved the ArmyHow the Brigadier Triumphed in EnglandHow the Brigadier Rode to MinskHow the Brigadier Bore Himself at WaterlooI. The Story of the Forest InnII. The Story of the Nine Prussian HorsemenThe Last Adventure of the BrigadierThe Marriage of the BrigadierArthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes.
