Dame History is so austere a lady that if one has been so ill-advised as to take a liberty with her one should hasten to make amends by repentance and confession. Events have been transposed to the extent of some few months in this narrative in order to preserve the continuity and evenness of the story. . . . -- Arthur Conan Doyle "Undershaw," November 30, 1905
Sir Nigel is a historical novel set during the early phase of the Hundred Years' War, spanning the years 1350-56 and written in 1906. It is the background story to Doyle's earlier novel The White Company.
Sir Nigel is a historical novel set during the early phase of the Hundred Years' War, spanning the years 1350-56 and written in 1906. It is the background story to Doyle's earlier novel The White Company.