Sir Nigel

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Sir Nigel

by Arthur Conan Doyle

EN·~12 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
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Sir Nigel - By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

0:02
2

CONTENTS

1:18
3

INTRODUCTION

2:46
4

I. THE HOUSE OF LORING

10:34
5

II. HOW THE DEVIL CAME TO WAVERLEY

12:36
6

III. THE YELLOW HORSE OF CROOKSBURY

33:03
7

IV. HOW THE SUMMONER CAME TO THE MANOR HOUSE OF TILFORD

26:48
8

V. HOW NIGEL WAS TRIED BY THE ABBOT OF WAVERLEY

31:44
9

VI. IN WHICH LADY ERMYNTRUDE OPENS THE IRON COFFER

19:32
10

VII. HOW NIGEL WENT MARKETING TO GUILDFORD

30:27

Description

Set against the bleak summer of 1348, the story opens with an ominous, violet cloud that blots out the sky and sows dread across the English countryside. In this raw, unforgiving world, a young knight named Nigel steps onto the stage, his fate intertwined with the turmoil of war, plague, and the rigid codes of chivalry. Through vivid scenes of hushed churches, trembling villagers, and the stark contrast between noble courts and brutal battlefields, the narrative paints a picture of a medieval England where honor and cruelty walk hand in hand.

As Nigel embarks on his first missions—defending a manor, confronting mysterious foes, and navigating the tangled politics of lords and abbots—he encounters both the grandeur and the grimness of his age. The tale balances detailed historical texture with the personal growth of a warrior caught between duty and destiny, inviting listeners to experience the clash of swords, the weight of loyalty, and the haunting atmosphere of a world on the brink of upheaval.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (695K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2001-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

1859–1930

Best known for creating Sherlock Holmes, this Scottish writer and physician also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, and adventure stories that reached far beyond Baker Street. His work helped shape modern detective fiction and still feels lively, clever, and readable today.

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