Step into a captivating world of Gothic mystery and boxing in "Rodney Stone" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, follow Rodney Stone, a Sussex country boy introduced to high society by his uncle, Sir Charles Tregellis. As Rodney grows up, his story intertwines with his friend Boy Jim, a budding boxer. Delve...More
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Book Summary
Step into a captivating world of Gothic mystery and boxing in "Rodney Stone" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, follow Rodney Stone, a Sussex country boy introduced to high society by his uncle, Sir Charles Tregellis. As Rodney grows up, his story intertwines with his friend Boy Jim, a budding boxer. Delve into the thrilling world of bare-knuckle boxing, encounter famous fighters, and witness encounters with historical figures like the Prince Regent and Lord Nelson. This exhilarating novel combines mystery, coming-of-age, and sporting prowess, taking readers on a journey through a tumultuous era of British history.
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