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by Arthur Conan Doyle (Author)
An old man living his retirement in Paris in the middle of the 19th Century relates the adventures of his youth, when he was a dashing young Hussar in Napoleon's army. The finest swordsman, the bravest soldier, the greatest horseman and the most ardent of lovers - at least in his his own eyes - the vain Brigadier's exploits are the stuff of legend... a legend he is more than happy to tell... Written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger, Brigadier Gerard's adventures mix action and humour and are rightly regarded as classics. 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
