The Refugees

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Sprache - Englisch

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The Refugees revolves around Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot guardsman of Louis XIV, and Amos Green, an American who comes to visit France. The novel depicts Louis XIV's marriage to Madame de Maintenon, retirement from court of Madame de Montespan, the revoking of the Edict of Nantes and the subsequent emigration of the Huguenot de Catinats to America._x000D_ Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle is also known for writing the fictional adventures of Professor Challenger and for propagating the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.


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Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930), a British author and physician, is best remembered for his enduring contributions to detective literature, most notably the creation of the iconic character Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle pursued medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he began writing short stories. Doyle's literary talents transcended the mystery genre, evidenced by historical novels such as 'The Refugees' (1893), which showcases his capacity for gripping narrative and rich historical detail. Beyond 'The Refugees,' Doyle's historical works include 'Micah Clarke' (1889) and 'The White Company' (1891), which reflect his deep fascination with history and adventure. Literary scholars often note Doyle's adept use of logical reasoning and forensic science in his writing, primarily manifested through Holmes's character in works like 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887) and 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' (1902). His work not only resonates with readers for its clever plot constructions but has also significantly influenced the detective fiction genre. Despite the global acclaim for his Sherlock Holmes series, Doyle felt overshadowed by his own creation and had diverse literary interests, as exhibited in his extensive bibliography that spans across science fiction, historical fiction, plays, romances, poetry, and non-fiction. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legacy persists, with his works continually adapted for stage, screen, and modern literature.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 325 Pages

Filesize: 588.8 KB

ISBN: 8596547009573

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