The White Company

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Readers of all ages will thrill to this spirited tale and its evocative portrait of the Middle Ages.

Fuelled by their appetite for glory, this motley crew of freebooters stands united in their unswerving devotion to the company commander, Sir Nigel Loring. Short, bald, and extremely nearsighted, Sir Nigel’s unprepossessing appearance belies his warrior’s heart and his chivalrous nature.

The rollicking adventures of his company during the Hundred Years War centre around Sir Nigel’s loyal squire, Alleyne Edricson. Raised in the sheltered confines of a monastery, young Alleyne comes of age amid the rough-and-tumble of armed conflict and the bewildering ways of courtly love.

Best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was also a passionate historian. The White Company was his favourite among his own works; here, he offers flavourful, realistic depictions of life during the 14th century — from its weapons and apparel to its religious practice, and the close connection between the cycles of human existence, and the rhythm of the seasons.

Unabridged republication of the work originally published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London, 1891.
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