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Chargement... The King of the Irishpar Jack O'Malley
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Chicago police detective Dan Coughlin has stepped on the wrong toes while investigating the Whiskey Trust. Charged with a murder he did not commit, he will find that a solid alibi is no match for the forces gathered against him to protect the high-powered distillers and bring down his political clout in one dirty deal. Dan suspects that Alexander Sullivan had something to do with the killing, but Sullivan is the only friend he has. He knows he's a dead man if Sullivan can't save his neck. Opening in 1889, THE KING OF THE IRISH explores an actual murder trial that became a proxy fight between warring factions of the Clan na Gael, an Irish-American secret society that counts Dan as a vocal member. His effort to expose British infiltrators makes him a prime suspect when a member turns up dead, and Sullivan's enemies see an opportunity to grab control of the international organization by pressuring Dan to turn on Sullivan or risk hanging. Before the trial begins, Dan is painted as the ringleader by a bigoted, xenophobic press printing gossip and lies spread by his accumulated enemies. Too late, he discovers that the trial is rigged and his conviction is guaranteed. Behind the scenes, Sullivan will call in favors as he takes on an opposition that is blocking Coughlin's appeal, knowing that it is only a matter of time before Dan cracks. Sullivan will manipulate the Illinois General Assembly and the state courts to assure an acquittal and Coughlin's continued silence. The identities of those who orchestrated the assassination must be protected at all costs. The survival of the Irish nationalist movement, and Sullivan's personal survival, are riding on his success. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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This book is a must for those with an interest in the seamy side of Chicago politics. Opening in 1889, the cast of characters could have been drawn from today, a collection of ward heelers and bosses, the power-hungry and the scapegoats who pay the price of corruption.
Based on true events, the novel is written from the point of view of the man who was charged with an infamous murder, only to find that he was up against perjury, prejudice, and a packed jury. Daniel Coughlin finds a way to survive the hell that passed for penal servitude at the time, but what makes the story more intriguing is the behind-the-scenes political chicanery that lies at the root of Dan's troubles.
Politicians wheel and deal as the Irish come to dominate Chicago, with two opposing sides using the courts and the laws to increase their power. All while Dan languishes in prison, too loyal to his clout to use what he knows to help himself.
For those who may have heard of the Haymarket Riots and the subsequent unrest, you'll want to read this novel to understand how one case of injustice led to the pardon of three other men totally unconnected to Daniel Coughlin, who just happened to be one of the police officers involved in the real investigation.
Once you start this novel, you won't be able to put it down until you've finished it. ( )