Mortal Friends – James Carroll

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Mortal Friends by James Carroll is a sweeping historical novel that intertwines personal ambition, political intrigue, and family loyalty across two nations and generations. From the National Book Award-winning author of An American Requiem and the bestselling Constantine’s Sword, this richly textured saga charts the tumultuous journey of Colman Brady, an Irish farmer turned revolutionary, whose involvement in Ireland’s early 1920s rebellion forces him into exile in Boston.

Blending historical fact with compelling fiction, Mortal Friends follows Brady as he climbs the ranks of Boston’s political scene, rubbing shoulders with iconic figures such as Mayor Curley and the Kennedys. But as power corrupts and old loyalties fracture, Brady’s ascent turns to downfall, leaving him to seek redemption through the promise of his son’s future. Carroll’s narrative deftly captures the immigrant experience, the price of ambition, and the enduring bonds between fathers and sons against the backdrop of Irish-American history.

A masterfully written novel for fans of historical sagas, political dramas, and stories of immigrant resilience, Mortal Friends will resonate with readers drawn to layered characters and sweeping family epics.