The White Company Audiobook

Summary

The White Company is a motley group of English mercenaries, fighting under the leadership of Sir Nigel Loring. Bound by an unquestioning respect for social order, patriotism and a lust for adventure, the company makes its way to France to fight in the local wars. With assiduous attention to historical detail, Conan Doyle paints a convincing picture of the chivalric life and manners of the 14th century. With a fresh, concise style, this is a robust and stirring tale of adventure with the spirit and humorous touch of a Chaucerian raconteur.

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This is a great story heroic and engaging. I don't want to give away the plot but don't worry- Alleyne does not remain in the abbey! When he gets out a whole new world opens out before him, not all good! The characterisation is masterful and the reading par excellance. By the way, lisping (as one of the main characters does) was fashionable at the court of the time! Also, when listening to this story Victorian attitudes prevailed over some minor characters and the tale must be taken in that context. However, we never see the hero or his protector behave in a disreputable or dishonourable way- but always uphold the chivalric code. The White Company are marvellous in battle and the fighting scenes are exciting and entertaining. It is impossible to turn off during the battles which Conan Doyle wrote impeccably and the narrator delivers in a way that gets the blood going and almost makes you want to be an archer or a knight yourself!