Out Of The Shadows: The Untold Story Of Arthur Conan Doyle's First Family

A fascinating book which give a completely new slant to the well-know Conan Doyle story. Doyle's first marriage to Louise was although happy was overshadowed by the fact that in the last years of her life she was a very sick woman. Doyle fell in love with his future second wife,while Louise was still alive. All this is well known and documented. This book which tells of how Mary,the eldest daughter of Conan Doyle and Louise was 'put aside' and disregarded to some extent. Also give a new outlook on Jean,the second wife,whose controlling nature led to many of the family troubles and disagreements of later years.
A splendid new insight in the life of Sir Arthur and his family.