Arthur Conan Doyle 
Sir Nigel 

Set during the Hundred Years War, 'Sir Nigel’ follows the fortunes of Sir Nigel Loring. A minor noble, Sir Nigel is down on his luck following the premature death of his Lord. Nigel longs to become a true knight – to engage in righteous battles and live a life ruled by chivalry and honour. The story follows Nigel as he sets out to achieve his dreams, encountering pettiness, corruption, and romance along the way. Packed full of adventure, humour and excitement, 'Sir Nigel’ is a prequel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s earlier novel 'The White Company’. –