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The Great Shadow and Beyond the City is a collection of two novellas by the renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The first novella, The Great Shadow, is a historical adventure set during the Napoleonic Wars. It follows the story of a young man named John Huxtable who becomes embroiled in a plot to thwart Napoleon's invasion of England. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters and experiences thrilling action and suspense.The second novella, Beyond the City, is a mystery set in rural England. It tells the story of a young woman named Violet Hunter who becomes a governess for a wealthy family in the countryside. However, she soon discovers that all is not as it seems in the idyllic setting. With the help of a local detective, she uncovers a sinister plot and must fight for her life.Both novellas showcase Doyle's masterful storytelling and engaging characters. The Great Shadow provides a thrilling historical adventure, while Beyond the City offers a gripping mystery. Together, they make for an entertaining and satisfying read for fans of Doyle's work and historical fiction and mystery enthusiasts alike.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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