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The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales

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The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales is a historical fiction novel by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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About The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales

"The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novel published in 1892. Set on the Anglo-Scottish border during the Napoleonic Wars, it follows Jack Colder as he pursues his cousin Edie's affections by becoming a soldier. When Edie marries a mysterious veteran who turns out to be Napoleon's spy, both Jack and his rival Jim volunteer for military service. Their journey culminates at the Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon's shadow finally lifts over their lives.
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  • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
  • Historical fiction, English

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Who wrote The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales?

The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales was written by Arthur Conan Doyle.

What genre is The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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