The Great Brown-Pericord Motor
The Great Brown-Pericord Motor is a thrilling adventure novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The story follows the adventures of two young inventors, Jack Brown and Tom Pericord, as they attempt to build a revolutionary new motor. With the help of their friend, Professor Augustus Smee, they set out to build a motor that will revolutionize the world. However, their plans are threatened by a sinister figure known as the Black Hand, who is determined to stop them at any cost. With the help of their friends, Jack and Tom must battle the Black Hand and his minions in order to complete their invention and save the world. The Great Brown-Pericord Motor is a thrilling adventure novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic story of good versus evil, and a testament to the power of friendship and ingenuity.
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Science Fiction · 3,050 words
First lines
It was a cold, foggy, dreary evening in May. Along the Strand blurred patches of light marked the position of the lamps. The flaring shop windows flickered vaguely with steamy brightness through the thick and heavy atmosphere.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 3,050 words
- Structure: 1 section, 125 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who is best known for his mystery stories, and the title suggests a mystery plot.
- Adventure — The title suggests a thrilling adventure involving a motor, which could involve a journey or a race.
- Science Fiction — The title suggests a futuristic motor, which could be a form of advanced technology.
- Fantasy — The title suggests a motor with magical or supernatural powers, which could be a form of fantasy.
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science fiction · adventure · mystery · invention · technology · suspense · early 20th century · engineering · detective · narrative · fiction · Sir Arthur Conan Doyle