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

The Crimson Sign, published in 1894 by S. R. Keightley, is a historical novel set during the Siege of Derry in 1689. It follows Gervase Orme, a young lieutenant in Mountjoy's Regiment of Foot, as he faces the complexities of civil war and personal loyalty amid the turmoil in Ireland. The narrative explores themes of bravery and the harsh realities of conflict, contrasting Gervase's youthful idealism with the cynical views of his mentor, Captain Ninian Macpherson. This work provides a vivid portrayal of the era and the challenges faced by those involved in the siege.