But there is more to the story: On his return from the war, Robert Shannon witnessed startling and lethal corruption in the Archdiocese of Boston.
Unbeknownst to Robert, a safety net has been spread beneath him: All along the banks of the river that bears his family name, a chain of support has been put into place to guide him, nurture him, and protect him. His mentor hopes that a journey Robert had always wanted to make to find his family roots will restore his equilibrium and his vocation. A Marine chaplain, he was present at the frightful Battle of Belleau Wood, and he still suffers from shell shock. In the summer of 1922, Robert Shannon, a young American hero of the Great War, lands in Ireland.
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