Micah Clarke

An attempt by Conan Doyle to present the story of the Puritans in a more favorable light than generally thought of in England at the time the book was written. Doyle's third book, but his first real commerical success, Micah Clarke sold several thousand copies in its first two years. The earlier A Study in Scarlet was a slow starter, but eventually sold more copies. However, Doyle enjoyed a 10% royalty on Micah Clarke, while receiving a meager £25 for Study.
"Micah Clarke: His Statement as made to His Three Grandchildren, Joseph, Gervas & Reuben during the Hard Winter of 1734. Wherein is contained a full report of certain passages in his early life, together with some account of his journey from Havant to Taunton with Decimus Saxon in the summer of 1685. Also of the adventures that befell them during the Western Rebellion, & of their intercourse with James Duke of Monmouth, Lord Grey & other persons of quality. Compiled day by day, from his own narration, by Joseph Clarke, & never previously set forth in print. Now for the first time collected, corrected & re-arranged from the original manuscripts"