The Great Shadow
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleWhen Jock Calder's orphaned cousin Edie arrives to stay with his family, both he and his friend Jim Horscroft quickly lose their hearts to her. As the year turns, and the Allies march into Paris, it seems the great shadow of Napoleon will no longer menace Europe. Then Bonaventure de Lapp appears on the shore, claiming to be the survivor of a shipwreck. The Calders take him in - only to discover that Edie has married him in secret. As Jock and Jim reel from the revelation, further devastating news arrives - Napoleon has broken free from his exile, and Jock and Jim must march to the field of Waterloo...
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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