The Abstainer

Set in 1867 Manchester, "The Abstainer" follows Stephen Doyle, an Irish-American veteran entangled in the violent struggle for Irish independence, and Head Constable James O’Connor, who seeks a fresh start while grappling with his own demons. As Doyle joins the Fenian brotherhood, O’Connor's life becomes complicated when his estranged nephew seeks employment, intertwining their fates amid a backdrop of rebellion and revenge. This gripping narrative explores themes of justice and legacy against the tumultuous landscape of industrial England and rural Pennsylvania.