The Crimson Sign A Narrative of the Adventures of Mr. Gervase Orme, Sometime Lieutenant in Mountjoy's Regiment of Foot

"The Crimson Sign" by S. R. Keightley is a historical adventure that plunges into the heart of Ireland in 1689 through the eyes of Gervase Orme, a youthful lieutenant eager to prove his worth in Mountjoy's Regiment. Facing a landscape of simmering conflict, Gervase encounters Captain Macpherson, a hardened soldier whose experiences clash with Gervase's idealism while traveling to Londonderry. Danger erupts when they clash with enemy soldiers, forcing Gervase to quickly confront violence, capture an enemy combatant, and grow due to the brutal world around him. This transformative journey tests the young lieutenant's courage, loyalty, and principles amidst the chaos of battle and political turmoil.