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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.
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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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)
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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)