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Micah Clarke - Tome I / Les recrues de Monmouth

By Arthur Conan Doyle
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A young recruit narrates his coming-of-age during a dynastic uprising, joining a motley force led by a royal claimant and participating in raids, skirmishes and camp life. The episodic tale alternates vivid battle and seafaring scenes with moorland adventures, encounters with colorful local characters and uneasy allies, and moments of domestic intimacy. Woven through brisk action and ironic humor are moral reckonings about loyalty, belief and authority; the narrator matures as political passion collides with personal ties, and the story balances lively anecdote and landscape description with reflections on honor, fanaticism and the human cost of rebellion.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. His first Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," introduced readers to the brilliant detective and his companion Dr. John Watson, setting the stage for a series of tales that would captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond the detective genre, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works often reflect his interests in spiritualism and adventure, as seen in titles like "The Lost World" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's contributions to literature have left a lasting legacy, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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