Arthur Conan Doyle 
Sir Nigel 

In the stirring wartime novel Sir Nigel, Arthur Conan Doyle follows the battlefield exploits of one Nigel Loring, a brave knight who is said to be based loosely on the historical figure Nele Loring. Loring proves himself as courageous time and time again, winning the respect of his fellow soldiers — and the love of the beautiful Lady Mary.