The Adventures of Brigadier Gerard

Brigadier Etienne Gerard — an officer of the Napoleonic army, an unmatched storyteller, an incorrigible braggart and jokester — is one of the most famous characters of Arthur Conan Doyle. He frequently finds himself in all sorts of scrapes, but with honor (as he believes) extricates himself from them thanks to his reckless courage. Disguise as a monk and infiltrate a besieged city? Light a signal fire on top of a hill occupied by Spanish partisans? Go to Minsk to procure food for French soldiers? Perform another feat at the famous Battle of Waterloo? Resourcefulness and steadfast spirit, a saber, a pistol, and a spirited horse will help cope with any dangerous situation! The collection includes works that tell of the incredible adventures of Brigadier Gerard in Venice, Saragossa, London, and even in Minsk, as well as stories such as “Out of Touch with Life,” “A Loving Heart,” “The Successes of Diplomacy,” and others. The colorful illustrations by Kanat Kumeков perfectly convey the atmosphere of the book.