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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Sir Nigel

Book • 2001

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a source for a reading during the podcast.

319: Hundred Years' War: Triumph of the Longbow (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Peter Hitchens

as one of Conan Doyle's historical novels.

Episode 271: The Literary Life of Peter Hitchens

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a sequel to "The White Company."

85. Sherlock Holmes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his favorite book from childhood.

321: Hundred Years' War: A Storm of Swords (Part 4)

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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