Sir Nigel - Arthur Conan Doyle - Bog

Sir Nigel is a historical novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The novel is set during the Hundred Years' War and follows the adventures of a young knight named Nigel Loring. Nigel is the son of a wealthy English nobleman, but he chooses to become a knight and serve in the army of King Edward III. The novel begins with Nigel's childhood and his friendship with a young French girl named Clisson. However, as they grow older, Nigel and Clisson find themselves on opposite sides of the war. Nigel becomes a squire to Sir John Chandos, one of the most famous knights of the era, and fights in battles across France. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful noblewoman named Lady Mary de St. Pol.The novel is full of action and adventure, as Nigel and his companions face numerous challenges and dangers. They fight in battles, go on quests, and encounter treacherous enemies. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and chivalry, as Nigel and his fellow knights strive to live up to the ideals of knighthood.Overall, Sir Nigel is a thrilling historical novel that transports readers to the world of medieval knights and warfare. It is a must-read for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as anyone who enjoys adventure stories set in the past.In those simple times there was a great wonder and mystery in life. Man walked in fear and solemnity, with Heaven very close above his head, and Hell below his very feet. God's visible hand was everywhere, in the rainbow and the comet, in the thunder and the wind. The Devil too raged openly upon the earth; he skulked behind the hedge-rows in the gloaming.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.