"The Adventures of Gerard" is a collection of short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The stories are narrated by Etienne Gerard, a French cavalry officer during the Napoleonic Wars, who recounts his daring and often humorous adventures across Europe.

Gerard is a boastful but lovable character, with a keen sense of humor and a penchant for mischief. He is a master of swordplay, horseback riding, and flirtation, and his exploits often involve him outsma...

"The Return of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of 13 short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the return of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, who was presumed dead after his supposed demise in "The Final Problem." The stories were first published in 1903-1904 and are set in Victorian London.

The stories follow the adventures of Holmes and his loyal friend and assistant Dr. John Watson, as they solve a variety of intriguing cases, including stolen jewels, secret codes, a...