The Black Thorn

Set against the backdrop of Ireland’s 1846 potato famine, the story follows Eamonn McDonagh, who leads a secret society to oppose oppressive English landlords, leading to escalating violence and personal tragedy. Through the eyes of his ten-year-old son, Joseph, the narrative explores his journey from Ireland to America, spanning the Civil War era, and culminating in his wrongful arrest in Pennsylvania. The tale intertwines themes of resistance, innocence, and justice across a tumultuous historical landscape.