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The Great Shadow and Beyond the City is a collection of two novellas written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The first novella, The Great Shadow, is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows a young Scotsman named Johnnie Cochrane as he enlists in the British Army and fights against the French. Along the way, he encounters a mysterious figure known as the Great Shadow, who seems to be manipulating events behind the scenes.The second novella, Beyond the City, is a mystery story set in London. It follows the investigation of a young woman's disappearance and the suspicion that falls on a wealthy businessman. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and unexpected connections are uncovered.Both novellas showcase Doyle's skill at crafting compelling stories with vivid characters and detailed settings. They also offer a glimpse into the historical and social context of the time periods in which they are set. Overall, The Great Shadow and Beyond the City is a must-read for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle and anyone who enjoys a good mystery or historical fiction.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.
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859. He trained to be a doctor at Edinburgh University and eventually set up a medical practice in Southsea. During the quiet periods between patients, he turned his hand to writing, producing historical novels such as Micah Clarke and adventure yarns including The Lost World, as well as four novels and fifty-six stories involving his most celebrated creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Doyle was knighted in 1902. In later life he devoted much of his time to his belief in Spiritualism, using his writing and celebrity as a means of providing funds to support activities in this field. He died in 1930.
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