Arthur Conan Doyle 
The White Company 

"The White Company" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical adventure novel set during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. It follows the journey of Alleyne Edricson, a young English archer who joins the White Company, a band of mercenaries, in search of adventure and honor. Alongside his comrades, Alleyne engages in battles, quests, and chivalric endeavors, testing his courage and loyalty. Doyle skillfully portrays the chivalric code of the era and explores themes of honor, duty, and valor. Unlike his famous Sherlock Holmes stories, this novel offers readers a captivating adventure in a historical context, blending action, romance, and the complexities of medieval society.