The Refugees
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleArthur Conan Doyle's The Refugees (1893) is a historical novel that unfolds in the late seventeenth century in both the royal court of France and the wilds of Canada. Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot guardsman of Louis XIV, and his cousin flee from France after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. In their attempt to reach America, they are stranded on an iceberg and must trek through Canadian forests in search of refuge.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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