The White Company
Paperback
Rs 799
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Request this book.| Genre: | Fiction |
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| Language: | English |
Paperback | |
| ISBN13: | 9781784870164 |
| ISBN10: | 1784870161 |
| Pages: | 350 |
| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 7.8 x 1.0 inches |
| Weight: | 340.19 g |
| Published: | July 06, 2015 |
| Edition: | 5 |
About the Book
An epic, compelling, adventure-filled historical novel from the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
Set during the Hundred Years War, the protagonist of The White Company is a cloister-raised young nobleman who discovers that his father's will stipulated he travelled for a year before taking his vows. Setting off on his adventures, he finds himself part of the White Company -- a group of mercenary archers on route to France.The horror of fighting awaits him -- but so does the promise of valour.
This is a lively and action-packed account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers, realistic and incredibly atmospheric in its depictions of medieval life, with a satisfying and compelling combination of breathless adventure and romantic chivalry.
Set during the Hundred Years War, the protagonist of The White Company is a cloister-raised young nobleman who discovers that his father's will stipulated he travelled for a year before taking his vows. Setting off on his adventures, he finds himself part of the White Company -- a group of mercenary archers on route to France.The horror of fighting awaits him -- but so does the promise of valour.
This is a lively and action-packed account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers, realistic and incredibly atmospheric in its depictions of medieval life, with a satisfying and compelling combination of breathless adventure and romantic chivalry.