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Sir Nigel - A Historical Novel - cover

Sir Nigel - A Historical Novel

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Sir Nigel is Doyle's prequel to The White Company, following the gallant knight Nigel Loring during the Hundred Years' War. This chivalric adventure traces his rise from squire to commander, navigating battles, sieges, and courtly love. With rich historical detail and gallant prose, Doyle delivers a medieval epic of loyalty, honor, and courage on the battlefield.
Available since: 08/01/2025.
Print length: 320 pages.

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