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""Rodney Stone"" is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Set in England during the Regency era, the story follows the life of Rodney Stone, a young man who dreams of becoming a champion boxer. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and adventure, including a murder mystery, a love triangle, and encounters with historical figures such as Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of the sport of boxing, which was still relatively new and controversial at the time. Through Rodney's experiences in the ring, Doyle explores issues such as sportsmanship, honor, and the dangers of gambling. Overall, ""Rodney Stone"" is a thrilling and entertaining read that combines historical fiction, sports, and mystery.She spoke in a beautiful, rich voice, with the most heart-broken thrill in it, but I could not conceal from myself that she appeared to be one of the most robust persons that I had ever seen, and I was surprised to notice that she shot arch little questioning glances at me, as if the admiration even of so insignificant a person were of some interest to her. My father, in his blunt, sailor fashion, tried to stammer out some commonplace condolence, but her eyes swept past his rude, weather-beaten face to ask and reask what effect she had made upon me.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.