American Canticle

A New World, A New Life, A New Love. It is 1848 and the Great Hunger is ravaging Ireland. With his entire family gone from this world seventeen year old Daniel Sean O'Neill flees his West Kerry village where the specter of death is everywhere. By his wits and those of his traveling companion he makes it to Cork City where they board a Coffin Ship and set out for a new worldThe voyage to America brings much hardship, and death is all around, but it is there where Daniel Sean meets and falls in love with his soul mate, Molly Ryan. Upon landing in New York, the two lovers are separated. Daniel Sean, weak and dispirited, is saved by a free man of color, Jubal, who lives with three other Africans. Thus begins a devoted and lasting friendship as the four men take Daniel Sean under their wing. Year follows year until the Civil War rages throughout his new home, and Daniel Sean realizes that while he was born Irish he is now and forever more an American. Hardship, adventure, friendship and even joy are Daniel Sean's companions on his quest to reunite with his one true love. If you appreciate beautifully written Historical Fiction, complete with Adventure and Romance, you can't afford to miss this stunning novel.