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Rodney Stone - A Historical Novel - cover

Rodney Stone - A Historical Novel

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Summary

In Rodney Stone, Arthur Conan Doyle brings together Regency society, Gothic mystery, and the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing. The titular hero and his friend "Boy Jim" navigate haunted mansions, high society scandals, and brutal fight rings in a tale bursting with atmosphere and intrigue. It's a dramatic, often dark coming-of-age journey through the contrasts of Georgian England.
Available since: 08/01/2025.
Print length: 290 pages.

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