The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical adventure novel set during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. First published in 1891, the story follows the exploits of young Alleyne Edricson, a novice monk who leaves the sheltered life of a monastery to join the famed mercenary band known as the White Company. Alongside the grizzled veteran Sir Nigel Loring and the jovial archer Samkin Aylward, Alleyne embarks on a journey of chivalry, warfare, and romance, encountering battles, intrigues, and tests of honor along the way.
The edition illustrated by N.C. Wyeth brings Doyle’s vivid medieval world to life with dynamic and richly detailed paintings. Wyeth’s artwork captures the grandeur of knights, the chaos of battle, and the rustic charm of 14th-century Europe, enhancing the novel’s swashbuckling spirit. His illustrations, characterized by bold compositions and dramatic lighting, complement Doyle’s storytelling, making this edition a treasured classic for readers of historical fiction and adventure.
