Michael Devlin and the Cheyenne

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Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows Michael Devlin, a penniless Irish immigrant who enlists in the Union Army in 1864. Alongside friends from County Galway, he faces the harsh realities of war but struggles with the moral implications of combat. Unable to fire on Confederate soldiers, he seeks a path that aligns with his values by volunteering for a special cavalry unit in Denver, Colorado, highlighting themes of loyalty, conscience, and the immigrant experience.