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The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection)

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It is surprising how funny Conan Doyle could be sometimes. Brigadier Gerard is a wonderfully conceited, rather dim-witted but brave and generous-hearted cavalry officer in Napoleon's Army. His adventures are a delight to read.

Doyle Fans who've read and reread all the Sherlocks should give these fun stories a go. Brig. Gerard is kind of a French Flashman: the hero of every battle (at least by his own lights) when he's not winning the hearts and charms of any beautiful woman in range. Gerard is the ultimate egoist, and we love him for it-- listening to him relating these exploits over a flagon of wine, we can forgive him for perhaps exaggerating a bit here and there....

Thanks to Doyle for creating another memorable character.

My only acquaintance with Arthur Conan Doyle up until now has been through Sherlock Holmes, so I didn't know what to expect from this book. In it, an aged Etienne Gerard recalls certain exploits from his years as a young horse soldier in Napoleon's army, including several stories in which he was directly involved with "The Little Emperor" himself.

These tales are charming, exciting, clever, fascinating, funny, and delightful. I couldn't stop reading. Highly recommend.

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Brigadier Gerard is a retired French cavalry officer, and he relates several of his exploits in this collection. Gerard is a larger than life character, who never overstates his skill or ability. As a former officer of Napoleon, Gerard has great stories of Spain, England, Germany and France. Gerard is a classic chivalric figure, who's honor and duty guide him. That and a pretty girl.

Great read of turn of the Napoleonic age.

Thoroughly enjoyable. Witty one liners. Endearing central character. Adventures that provoke the spectrum of emotions. Fabulous summer read.

I loved reading the book so much, I keep reading it over and over again.