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.
