
Sir Nigel - By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
I. THE HOUSE OF LORING
II. HOW THE DEVIL CAME TO WAVERLEY
III. THE YELLOW HORSE OF CROOKSBURY
IV. HOW THE SUMMONER CAME TO THE MANOR HOUSE OF TILFORD
V. HOW NIGEL WAS TRIED BY THE ABBOT OF WAVERLEY
VI. IN WHICH LADY ERMYNTRUDE OPENS THE IRON COFFER
VII. HOW NIGEL WENT MARKETING TO GUILDFORD
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.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (695K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2001-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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