The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 2 - How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear, Part 2

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 4 - How the Brigadier Captured Saragossa, Part 1

In which Captain Gerard arrives at the siege of Saragossa to find the Hussars of Conflans lacking in discipline and respect for his reputed achievements, leading him to demand satisfaction in a manner befitting his character. He then volunteers for a perilous mission to ascertain the fate of a vital French agent within the city, setting the stage for a daring adventure amidst the brutal urban warfare.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 5 - How the Brigadier Captured Saragossa, Part 2

In which a daring French soldier assumes the disguise of a Franciscan friar to penetrate the hostile city under siege, navigating perilous rooftops and shadowed streets in search of a vital contact. Amid the ruins and horrors of war, he uncovers grim evidence of suffering and sacrifice that casts a sombre pall over his desperate mission.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 3 - How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear, Part 3

In which the valiant Colonel Etienne Gerard finds himself ensnared in the brutal intrigues of a Venetian tribunal, enduring cruel punishment yet cherishing the steadfast love of the fair Lucia amidst dark and desperate circumstances. With keen resolve and the timely intervention of unexpected allies, he faces his trials with noble endurance, emblematic of a true soldier’s spirit encased in gallantry and quiet dignity.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 2 - How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear, Part 2

In which Colonel Gerard, having been forcibly taken to a magnificent Venetian palace, finds himself confronted by a secret tribunal of masked men and subjected to the grim realities of captivity in an ancient cell. With resolute dignity and a steadfast spirit, he endures the somber proceedings and claustrophobic confines while contemplating the harsh justice of his captors.

The Adventures of Gerard Chapter 1 - How Brigadier Gerard Lost His Ear, Part 1

In which the indomitable Brigadier Gerard recounts his time in Venice during the Grande Armée’s occupation, revealing his admiration for art and a poignant affection for a Venetian lady, Lucia. This narrative leads to a gripping episode wherein Gerard, overcome by treachery under the cover of night, finds himself seized and bound in the heart of the city’s labyrinthine canals.