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Sir Nigel

Book • 2001
Sir Nigel is a historical novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, set during the early phase of the Hundred Years' War. It follows the life of Nigel Loring, a young squire who seeks to become a knight and win the hand of Lady Mary by performing three acts of bravery.

The novel explores themes of honor, chivalry, and war, providing a vivid portrayal of 14th-century life in England and Europe.

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Mentioned by Peter Hitchens as one of Conan Doyle's historical novels.
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Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens
Mentioned by Dominic Sandbrook as a sequel to "The White Company."
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85. Sherlock Holmes
Recommended by Tom Holland as one of his childhood favorites, highlighting a passage about the "red ferret".
318: Hundred Years' War: A Game of Thrones (Part 1)
Mentioned by Tom Holland as a beautifully written novel, better than Sherlock Holmes books according to the author.
320: Hundred Years' War: The Black Prince (Part 3)
Mentioned by John Hopkins as a second novel that continues the story.
Arthur Conan Doyle

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