The White Company (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162712239)

The White Company is a historical adventure novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The novel is set in the 14th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Alleyne Edricson, who joins a mercenary company called the White Company. The White Company is a group of English archers who have been hired by the Pope to fight against the French in Italy. As Alleyne travels with the company, he learns about the harsh realities of war and the camaraderie that develops between soldiers. He also meets a beautiful woman named Lady Maude, who is the daughter of the company's leader, Sir Nigel Loring. Alleyne falls in love with Lady Maude, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is already betrothed to another man. Throughout the novel, the White Company faces a series of battles and challenges, including a deadly encounter with a group of Spanish knights. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and chivalry, as well as the brutality of war and the impact it has on those who fight in it. Overall, The White Company is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with Conan Doyle's signature style of suspenseful storytelling. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.As he raised himself to look over the bracken at his enemies, the staring color caught the eye of the bailiff, who broke into a long screeching whoop and spurred forward sword in hand. Seeing himself discovered, the man rushed out from his hiding-place, and bounded at the top of his speed down the line of archers, keeping a good hundred paces to the front of them.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.

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN-10: 1162712236
ISBN-13: 9781162712239
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.76d