The White Company

"The White Company" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical fiction novel set in the 1300s, that plunges into the adventures of Alleyne Edricson. Journeying from the quiet Abbey of Beaulieu, Alleyne steps into a world both exciting and dangerous. After the dramatic expulsion of the robust Hordle John, accused of misbehavior, Alleyne begins his own path to find his place in the world. As Alleyne anticipates independence, the story portrays both the ideals of chivalry and deep friendships amidst the rough truths of medieval times.