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The misadventures of a group of reluctant soldiers during the American civil war - in many ways, this story anticipates Catch 22.

Threatening notes are sent to a brilliant inventor, apparently from a former rival for the affections of a young lady.

Two reclusive, retired ship's Captains decide to celebrate Christmas for the first time in years.

A young man becomes involved with the mysterious, mirthless Lord Ruthven.

Confined to a room in an exclusive club during an important dinner, Father Brown notices some unusual sounding footsteps.

Lestrade consults Holmes when a number of busts of Napoleon are smashed at various locations around London.

Two woodcutters discover a baby where a shooting star falls - but the child it becomes is both beautiful and cruel.