Part of Ellis Island Series
Grace McCaffery emigrates to America in 1900. Her stepfather, a policeman—or peeler as they are called in Ireland, paid for her passage to New York City, but she resents leaving her mother at his mercy. Grace plans to save money to send for her mother—when she is able to get a job.
Owen McNulty has rejected his parents’ desires to follow in his wealthy father’s footsteps. His desire is to serve his city as a policeman. The corruption among some on the police force create problems for him.
Owen meets the lovely Grace soon after her arrival, but she won’t accept his help.
Grace vows not trust any peeler.
This historical fiction novel shows the struggles of Irish immigrants at the turn of the last century. I didn’t know much about this part of American history and learned a great deal. The author did a wonderful job on her research to bring their difficulties and the corruption in the police departments to light.
The characters are multi-layered, believable, and likeable. The well-written story drew me in immediately and I kept turning pages.
Great novel! I will look for more by this author.
-Review by Sandra Merville Hart
Christianbook.com
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