Sir Nigel the White Company Two Classic Novels of the 100 Years' War eBook Arthur Conan Doyle
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A cavalcade of the medieval world within two classic novels of historical fiction
Despite his success with his famous fictional detective, Arthur Conan Doyle's first love was the historical novel and in his own estimation he wrote few better than the two collected together in this book. 'Sir Nigel' was actually written after 'The White Company,' but in the Leonaur edition it appears first since within it the reader is introduced to one of the principal characters of both novels-Sir Nigel Loring. The scene for these adventures is England and France in the 14th Century against a backdrop of The Hundred Years War. Young Nigel in service to his king, Edward III begins his career as a squire. It is the start a 'rites of passage' journey which will include the Black Prince among other notables of the period, skirmishes at sea and ultimately the monumental Battle of Poitiers. 'The White Company' continues Sir Nigel's story as once again he campaigns against the French, this time in company with a new young hero, Alleyne Edricson.
Sir Nigel the White Company Two Classic Novels of the 100 Years' War eBook Arthur Conan Doyle
Excellent adventure novels set in the 100 Year's War, by the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Conan Doyle was a contemporary of H. Rider Haggard ("King Soloman's Mines," etc.) and as these two novels attest, fully his equal as a writer of adventure tales.Product details
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Sir Nigel the White Company Two Classic Novels of the 100 Years' War eBook Arthur Conan Doyle Reviews
This is a beautiful edition by Leonaur including 2 classic adventure novels set during the 100 years war by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. It is a great way to have contemporary editions of classic stories.
John Wayne and John Ford loved these books. Conan Doyle put a lot of research into them, and they are solid textbooks of medieval history. A century old now they do reflect an older version of historical fiction, which reached its peak in the late 1930's with the first Hornblower of C.S Forrester, Kenneth Roberts, Samuel Shellabarger, and Frans Bengtsson among many others. modern readers may have to bear with the story line in a manner unnecessary with immortal Sherlock Holmes..
Excellent writing!
Arthur Conan Doyle classic style. If you like medieval stories this is an excellent read. And the edition is a real value too.
What a great story, so many facets and personalities...all of which entertain. There are many lessons to be learned from the charachters in this book. I believe this to be one of Classics of the adventure novel genre.
Very Victorian. If you like long descriptions and short fights, this book is for you.
Who needs the special effects we're bombarded with in the name of entertainment these days? This author completely captivates you, in the most enjoyable way, with writing and storytelling skill. I had no idea Arthur Conan Doyle was such an excellent writer or that he could be so gently funny. I've loved being under the spell of this book. It made another place and time come alive again, and it was exciting to be there. Another reviewer wrote that he's hanging onto his battered copy, rather than handing it down, because he wants to read it again before he dies. I understand. It's that kind of book, for the ages, and it has taken its place among my very favorites.
Excellent adventure novels set in the 100 Year's War, by the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Conan Doyle was a contemporary of H. Rider Haggard ("King Soloman's Mines," etc.) and as these two novels attest, fully his equal as a writer of adventure tales.
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