Under martial law, a town is put to the test as citizens weigh loyalty, justice, and survival.
In this historical fiction excerpt, everyday life collides with political upheaval. Soldiers patrol the streets, neighbors watch each other closely, and old relationships are stretched to their limits as people struggle to make sense of power and law.
- Explore how duty and conscience collide in a conflict-torn community
- Meet a cast of locals drawn into larger political debates, from Sinn Fein to the Liberals
- Follow intimate conversations about mortality, forgiveness, and the cost of action
- See how personal bonds withstand pressure from war, arrest, and public upheaval
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories set against a backdrop of political change, where personal courage and community ties are tested by circumstance.