Thomas R. Kochtanek Bücher

San Francisco, 1916, is a city in turmoil, marked by clashes between radical workers and industrial barons, as well as a vibrant Italian anarchist community opposing state and church forces. Amidst the backdrop of World War I and a growing call for U.S. involvement, Kate Jameson arrives as a novice envoy from Washington, tasked with secretly gauging war support among the city’s business elite. She hopes to find her estranged daughter, Maggie, whose last message came from San Francisco, and to seek closure regarding her husband Jamey, who returned from the Philippines war fifteen years earlier, deeply affected. At the same time, Baldo Cavanaugh, a Sicilian-Irish local with militant beliefs, returns to confront his past and the political violence he has long been entangled in. As their paths intertwine, they navigate the complexities of their histories, which span Boston, Dublin, London, Cuba, and the Philippines. This compelling narrative captures the personal and political upheaval of the era, showcasing how individual lives are shaped by broader societal conflicts. The novel paints a vivid portrait of a city and a pivotal moment in history, exploring the explosive intersection of personal struggles and political realities.