The White Company

Set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years War, the story follows Alleyne Edricson, a young Saxon nobleman who ventures into the world after leaving his cloistered life. He encounters a diverse array of characters, including a renegade monk and a seasoned archer, which challenges his naïve perceptions of humanity. The narrative blends swashbuckling adventure with historical detail, vividly depicting fourteenth-century England. With themes of knightly aspiration and romance, it has captivated readers since its first publication in 1891.