Gerard Short Story Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Gerard Short Story Collections series?"

"There are two books in the Gerard Short Story Collections series, published between 1896 and 1903."

Q: "What is the first book in the Gerard Short Story Collections series?"

"The first book in the Gerard Short Story Collections series is The Adventures of Gerard, published in 1903."

Q: "Why did Arthur Conan Doyle rate the Brigadier Gerard stories so highly?"

"Doyle felt the Gerard stories showcased his skill as a historical writer better than the Holmes tales. The stories blend humor with genuine historical detail about the Napoleonic Wars, and the character of Gerard, who is brave and resourceful but hilariously vain, allowed Doyle to write comic fiction with a warmth that the cooler Holmes stories did not permit."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Adventures of Gerard	1903	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy
2	The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard	1896	Arthur Conan Doyle	Buy

The Brigadier Gerard stories follow Etienne Gerard, a French hussar serving under Napoleon, as he stumbles through military adventures across Europe. Gerard is brave, loyal, and an excellent swordsman, but he is also spectacularly vain and often fails to understand what is happening around him. The comedy comes from the gap between Gerard’s heroic self-image and the reality of his situations.

Doyle published the stories in two collections: The Exploits and Adventures of Brigadier Gerard (1896) and The Adventures of Gerard (1903). He reportedly considered these stories superior to his Sherlock Holmes work, and they show a different side of his talent. The historical settings are carefully researched, covering events from the Peninsular War to Waterloo, and the tone is lighter than anything in the Holmes canon. Gerard has a devoted following among readers who appreciate historical fiction with a sense of humor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Gerard Short Story Collections series?

There are two books in the Gerard Short Story Collections series, published between 1896 and 1903.

What is the first book in the Gerard Short Story Collections series?

The first book in the Gerard Short Story Collections series is The Adventures of Gerard, published in 1903.

Why did Arthur Conan Doyle rate the Brigadier Gerard stories so highly?

Doyle felt the Gerard stories showcased his skill as a historical writer better than the Holmes tales. The stories blend humor with genuine historical detail about the Napoleonic Wars, and the character of Gerard, who is brave and resourceful but hilariously vain, allowed Doyle to write comic fiction with a warmth that the cooler Holmes stories did not permit.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order