The White Company & Sir Nigel (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. Historical Adventure Novels set in Hundred Years' WarBy Arthur Conan Doyle
Length30h 50m
About this audiobook
Arthur Conan Doyle's "The White Company & Sir Nigel (Illustrated Edition)" is a captivating historical fiction novel that follows the adventures of a young knight, Nigel Loring, and his loyal squire, Samkin Aylward, during the Hundred Years' War. Doyle's writing style in this novel is both descriptive and engaging, transporting readers to medieval England and France with vivid imagery and detailed historical accuracy. The tales of chivalry, warfare, and honor in this book are reminiscent of the romanticized medieval literature popular during the late 19th century. The illustrated edition enhances the reading experience, bringing the characters and settings to life through visual artwork. With its rich historical background and compelling narrative, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and medieval literature enthusiasts alike. Arthur Conan Doyle, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, drew inspiration from his own interest in history and literature to write "The White Company & Sir Nigel." Doyle's passion for storytelling and meticulous research shine through in the detailed portrayal of medieval life and warfare in this novel. His skillful blend of adventure, romance, and historical accuracy establishes him as a master of the historical fiction genre. I would highly recommend "The White Company & Sir Nigel (Illustrated Edition)" to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction novels and appreciate well-crafted storytelling. Arthur Conan Doyle's vivid depiction of medieval Europe and compelling characters make this book a timeless classic that will enthrall readers from beginning to end.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (1.4K)
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length30 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The White Company & Sir Nigel
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Sir Nigel (pt. 1)
7Sir Nigel (pt. 2)
8Sir Nigel (pt. 3)
9Sir Nigel (pt. 4)
10Sir Nigel (pt. 5)
11Sir Nigel (pt. 6)
12The White Company
13Chapter 5. How a Strange Company Gathered at the “Pied Merlin.”
14Chapter 6. How Samkin Aylward Wagered His Feather-Bed
15Chapter 8. The Three Friends
16Chapter 9. How Strange Things Befell in Minstead Wood
17Chapter 10. How Hordle John Found a Man Whom He Might Follow
18Chapter 11. How a Young Shepherd Had a Perilous Flock
19Chapter 12. How Alleyne Learned More Than He Could Teach
20Chapter 13. How the White Company Set Forth to the Wars
21Chapter 14. How Sir Nigel Sought for a Wayside Venture
22Chapter 15. How the Yellow Cog Sailed Forth From Lepe
23Chapter 16. How the Yellow Cog Fought the Two Rover Galleys
24Chapter 17. How the Yellow Cog Crossed the Bar of Gironde
25Chapter 18. How Sir Nigel Loring Put a Patch upon His Eye
26Chapter 19. How There Was Stir at the Abbey of St. Andrew’s
27Chapter 20. How Alleyne Won His Place in an Honorable Guild
28Chapter 21. How Agostino Pisano Risked His Head
29Chapter 22. How the Bowmen Held Wassail at the “Rose De Guienne.”
30Chapter 23. How England Held the Lists at Bordeaux
31Chapter 24. How a Champion Came Forth From the East
32Chapter 25. How Sir Nigel Wrote to Twynham Castle
33Chapter 26. How the Three Comrades Gained a Mighty Treasure
34Chapter 27. How Roger Club-Foot Was Passed Into Paradise
35Chapter 28. How the Comrades Came Over the Marches of France
36Chapter 29. How the Blessed Hour of Sight Came to the Lady Tiphaine
37Chapter 30. How the Brushwood Men Came to the Chateau of Villefranche
38Chapter 31. How Five Men Held the Keep of Villefranche
39Chapter 32. How the Company Took Counsel Round the Fallen Tree
40Chapter 33. How the Army Made the Passage of Roncesvalles
41Chapter 34. How the Company Made Sport in the Vale of Pampeluna
42Chapter 35. How Sir Nigel Hawked at an Eagle
43Chapter 36. How Sir Nigel Took the Patch From His Eye
44Chapter 37. How the White Company Came to Be Disbanded
45Chapter 38. Of the Home-Coming to Hampshire
46Analysis
47Reflection
48Memorable Quotes
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