Mr. Arnold: A romance of the Revolution

In the bitter chill of December 1780 a young Continental captain celebrates his twenty‑second birthday in a squalid tavern, sharing a grim toast with his fellow lieutenant over a bottle of dreadful wine. The conversation drifts from the starving, rag‑tag army to the infamous betrayal of General Arnold, reflecting the desperate morale of the Patriot forces. Amid the flickering candlelight and the scent of sweat, a bond of loyalty and a fierce yearning for honor are forged between the men.

When the toast ends, the captain resolves to ride out on a perilous mission, driven by a promise to a beloved woman and a duty to uncover the truth behind the desertions haunting his unit. He prepares to leave the familiar comforts of camp for a journey that will test his courage, his love, and his very sense of identity in the midst of the Revolution’s turmoil.