Sir Nigel, is a historical novel set during the early phase of the Hundred Years’ War, spanning the years 1350 to 1356, written by the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The tale at its outset, traces the fortunes of the family of Loring of the Manor of Tilford in Surrey, many of whose scions had been prominent in the service of the Norman and Angevin Kings of England, against the backdrop of the Black Death. Now the House of Loring has fallen on hard times, as the greedy Monks of Waverley have bled all of the Loring wealth dry. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts. Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. More importantly for Nigel, it also means that he may be able to do the “three small deeds” that will show he is worthy to ask for the hand of the Lady Mary in marriage. Filled with chivalry, humor, and high romance, Sir Nigel is all that a book about the days of knights, lords, and ladies should be!
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