The Great Shadow And Other Napoleon

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"The Great Shadow and other Napoleonic Tales", is an Action & Adventure novel published in 1892. The novel takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. The Great Shadow refers to the Napoleon’s influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.The Great Shadow, also known as The Great Shadow and other Napoleonic Tales, is an action and adventure novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1892 in J.W. Arrowsmith's Bristol Library. The novel takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. The Great Shadow refers to the Napoleon's influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.

The Great Shadow, also known as The Great Shadow and other Napoleonic Tales, is an action and adventure novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1892 in J.W. Arrowsmith's Bristol Library. The novel takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. The Great Shadow refers to the Napoleon's influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.

"The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales" is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and offer a glimpse into the lives of soldiers and civilians affected by the conflict. The title story, "The Great Shadow," is a satirical piece that pokes fun at the jingoistic fervor that swept through Britain during the war. The story revolves around a group of young men who become obsessed with the idea of joining the military and fighting Napoleon. Other stories in the collection include "The Crime of the Brigadier," which follows the investigation into a murder on a French battlefield, and "The Surgeon of Gaster Fell," which tells the tale of a doctor who sets out to prove the existence of a legendary monster in the English countryside. Overall, the collection offers an entertaining and insightful look at the impact of war on society and individuals, and showcases Conan Doyle's skill as a writer of historical fiction.

The Great Shadow, also known as The Great Shadow and other Napoleonic Tales, is an action and adventure novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . The novel takes place in the Napoleonic era on the English-Scottish border city called West Inch. The Great Shadow refers to the Napoleon's influence and his reputation that forms a shadow over West Inch.Instead of Sherlock Holmes being the main character, the story follows Jack Colder, who claims his only notable childhood experience was when he accidentally prevented a burglary during an attempt to escape a boarding school. This event caught Jim Horscroft and the two become friends. Once Jim goes off to medical school, Jack reunites with his cousin Edie, who found herself in a lot of money due to her father's death. Jack takes a liking to Edie, but is deterred when Edie shows less enthusiasm and shows great attraction to men in battle. Upon hearing this, Jack insists that he will become a soldier despite both of his parents' disapproval. Jack ultimately asks Edie to marry him....