Sir Nigel
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Read by Clive Catterall
By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts.
Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the "three small deeds" that will show he is worthy to ask for the hand of the Lady Mary in marriage.
Filled with chivalry, humour, and high romance, Sir Nigel is simply a rattling good yarn.
(Summary by Clive Catterall) (12 hr 7 min)
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oldone
I first read this when I was about 11 years of age. I was hooked from my first reading and still have my original book. I have probably read this book more than any other in my life and I am now in my 80th year. The closing passage by the author can still move me as much as it did when I was 11 and now days with my knowledge and experience of WW1 and 2 brings a lump to my throat.
Sir Nigel
Christina S.
Excellent book and the reading was simply wonderful. A time for us dreamers, history lovers, a time long gone. Not a better time, just different. A truly superb story, I recommend it to anyone who loves history, the good and the bad. I know I will listen to this story and it's sequel, The White Company, many times again. Thank you for such a wonderful treat!
Sir Nigel
TheBookworm
Clive Catterall gives a first rate reading of this story of knight errantry. Like mikezane (below) I got rather lost in some of the battles,,, but I throughly enjoyed this fast moving tale. Regretfully, I'm too ignorant of English history to know if the bloody "deeds of honour" depicted in this story accurately reflect the culture of medieval chivalry. I'd like to think that the roving abattoir on horseback presented by the author was only an invention. It certainly challenges the reassuring good guys vs bad guys trope. TheBookworm (Manchester, UK)
Enjoyed!
Wendi Thomasen
Because I loved Lost World so much I wanted to listen to another Conan Doyle. I admit I found the first couple of chapters a bit dry. If it hadn't been for this fantastic reader I would not have continued on with more chapters but I am sure glad I did! I ended up laughing out loud at times and am so grateful to live in the time we do. Thank you to this great reader!
Anfinwen
An excellent story with an excellent reader. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle manages to bring the era to life through the use of language, real people, and real events added to the life of his character. There are grim deeds and occasionally a too descriptive passage, but these can be skipped over, and the bloodiness of the story is usually softened by the gallantry and chivalry of the characters.
great reader
SS
A wonderful book for those of us who need some chivalry and idealism to enjoy a good adventure. And I'll listen to just about anything Mr. Catterall reads. both expressive and soothing voice to listen to. The kind where you don't have to "work" at listening but just absorb what is being read.
Bravo from Borneo
Lord Jim
Truly excellent!! I enjoyed this even more than the first book, The White Company, and that was outstanding. This book was brought to life by the superb reading of Clive Caterall. I really could have listened for a further 10 hours, the story and characters were that engaging.
Brilliant
A LibriVox Listener
I've listened to this book about a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed it, just came black for another listen and I still absolutely love it. Sir Arthur's fashion with words, the fantastic reading by Mr. Catterall and the historical setting are a very pleasant experience, would recommend.