Rodney Stone is a Gothic mystery and boxing novel by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published in 1896. The eponymous narrator is a Sussex country boy who is taken to London by his uncle Sir Charles Tregellis, a highly respected gentleman and arbiter of fashion who is on familiar terms with the most important people of Great Britain. The novel interweaves Rodney's coming-of-age story with that of his friend Boy Jim's boxing endeavors, and a large portion of it deals with the famous bare-knuckle boxers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, such as Jem Belcher, John Jackson, Daniel Mendoza, Dutch Sam, and others. The book includes vignettes of a number of historical personages, notably the Prince Regent, Lord Nelson, Sir John Lade, Lord Cochrane and Beau Brummell. It was adapted into a 1913 silent film, The House of Temperley, directed by Harold M. Shaw.

Rodney Stone is a Gothic mystery and boxing novel by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published in 1896. The eponymous narrator is a Sussex country boy who is taken to London by his uncle Sir Charles Tregellis, a highly respected gentleman and arbiter of fashion who is on familiar terms with the most important people of Great Britain. The novel interweaves Rodney's coming-of-age story with that of his friend Boy Jim's boxing endeavors, and a large portion of it deals with the famous bare-knuckle boxers of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, such as Jem Belcher, John Jackson, Daniel Mendoza, Dutch Sam, and others. The book includes vignettes of a number of historical personages, notably the Prince Regent, Lord Nelson, Sir John Lade, Lord Cochrane and Beau Brummell.

A chronicle dealing with the great English prize-fighters and their flamboyant patrons at the beginning of the 19th century.

"Rodney Stone" is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the acclaimed British author famous for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories. The story revolves around the eponymous narrator, Rodney Stone, a young boy from Sussex who aspires to become a sailor like his father. Rodney's life takes a turn when his uncle, Sir Charles Tregellis, a well-respected gentleman with connections to high society, brings him to London. In the bustling city, Rodney is exposed to a world of glamour, fashion, and the influential figures of Great Britain. The novel intertwines Rodney's coming-of-age journey with the boxing endeavors of his friend, Boy Jim. As the story progresses, readers witness the growth and development of both characters as they navigate their respective paths. "Rodney Stone" offers a blend of adventure, friendship, and the exploration of class dynamics. Conan Doyle's vivid descriptions transport readers to the streets of London and the world of boxing, immersing them in the atmosphere of the time.

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Rodney Stone is a Gothic mystery and boxing novel by Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first published in 1896.