The Abstainer by Ian McGuire
Set in 1867, this gripping historical novel unfolds in the gritty streets of Manchester, where a seasoned Irish-American detective is tasked with infiltrating a group of Irish nationalists known as the Fenians. As tensions rise, he finds himself caught in a web of political intrigue and personal vendettas, where loyalty and betrayal blur the lines between right and wrong. The narrative explores themes of justice, identity, and the moral complexities of duty, all against the backdrop of a city simmering with revolutionary fervor.
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- Published
- 2020
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- British
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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