WW I marine chaplain becomes shell shocked, returns to Ireland to find his roots, reunites with nurse who cared for him in France, Fr. Shannon is pursued by assassin because of what he knows about corrupt Boston diocise. ( )

I loved this book! Robert Shannon, an American priest, suffers severely from shocking events he witnessed in France during World War I. Previously a vibrant, energetic leader and Army chaplain, Robert goes to Ireland to seek his family roots, thinking that in this he will again find his soul. Delaney does such a great job of painting the beauty and serenity of Ireland and has given such caring and hospitable Irish citizens as hosts, I find that I, too, am soothed and renewed just by reading the book. Thank you to Frank Delaney for this wonderful story of healing. ( )

Excellant book; fast moving; 1922 Robert Shannon an American chaplain suffers from shell shock from the war. He goes to Ireland to find his family roots along the Shannon River and reunites with a nurse he worked with in the war. ( )