The Bully of Brocas Court

Name: The Bully of Brocas Court
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The novel follows the adventures of a young man named John Dickson, who is sent to stay with his uncle in the small village of Brocas Court. John soon discovers that the village is plagued by a mysterious bully who terrorizes the locals. John sets out to discover the identity of the bully and put an end to his reign of terror. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious gypsy woman, a mysterious old man, and a mysterious stranger. John eventually discovers that the bully is none other than his own uncle, who is using his position of power to terrorize the villagers. With the help of his new friends, John is able to confront his uncle and put an end to his reign of terror. The Bully of Brocas Court is a classic novel that is sure to delight readers of all ages. It is a thrilling adventure story that is full of mystery and suspense.

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure · 5,016 words

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That year--it was in 1878--the South Midland Yeomanry were out near Luton, and the real question which appealed to every man in the great camp was not how to prepare for a possible European war, but the far more vital one how to get a man who could stand up for ten rounds to Farrier-Sergeant Burton. Slogger Burton was a fine upstanding fourteen stone of bone and brawn, with a smack in either hand which would leave any ordinary mortal senseless. A match must be found for him somewhere or his head would outgrow his dragoon helmet. Therefore Sir Fred Milburn, better known as Mumbles, was dispatched to London to find if among the fancy there was no one who would make a journey in order to take down the number of the bold dragoon.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length: 5,016 words
Structure: 1 section, 177 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The Bully of Brocas Court is a mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of the famous Sherlock Holmes series.
Crime Fiction — The novel follows the investigation of a crime in the fictional town of Brocas Court, and features a detective-like protagonist.
Adventure — The novel follows the protagonist's journey as he attempts to solve the mystery and uncover the truth behind the crime.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century, and features historical elements such as the use of Victorian-era language and customs.