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How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom

How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom

Doyle, Arthur Conan

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Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419124757
ISBN13: 9781419124754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
How The Brigadier Played For A Kingdom is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of Brigadier Gerard, a French soldier who is known for his bravery and love for adventure.The book is divided into a series of short stories, each of which details a different escapade of the Brigadier. The stories are narrated by the Brigadier himself and are full of humor, action, and romance.Throughout the book, the Brigadier travels across Europe and the Middle East, encountering a variety of characters and situations. He battles against the English, the Russians, and the Prussians, and even becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the French government.Despite his many adventures, the Brigadier remains a loyal and patriotic Frenchman, always willing to put his life on the line for his country. His bravery and sense of honor make him a beloved character and a true hero.Overall, How The Brigadier Played For A Kingdom is a thrilling and entertaining novel that will appeal to fans of adventure, history, and classic literature.I should not have feared to ride by the road through the wood, for I have learned in Spain that the safest time to pass through a guerilla country is after an outrage, and that the moment of danger is when all is peaceful. When I came to look upon my map, however, I saw that Hof lay further to the south of me, and that I might reach it more directly by keeping to the moors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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