Sherlock Holmes is a clear guide to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's talent in creating memorable characters, and there is so much more to be found in the rest of his works. The hero of the exploits of Brigadier Gerrard is one of his most inventive inventions, brought to life, here, with evil humor by Robert Degas.

Brigadier General Gerard, who is useless and has great interest, is proud to have great fun, because he recovers the exploits of his military career fighting in the Napoleonic campaigns. Gerrard is credited with unrivaled military brilliance and an irresistible force to the temptation to suggest that his absence from the Battle of Waterloo was the reason for Napoleon's defeat!.

I want that book.