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Ireland, 1874. In a small cottage on a grand estate, Tom Dalton is born to an Irish peasant and her aristocratic lover. This marks the beginning of a family's journey deeply intertwined with Irish history, ultimately flourishing in twentieth-century America. From the struggles of an Irish immigrant to the success of a self-made man, the narrative follows Thomas Dalton and the women who influence his life. After being driven from his Westmeath home by his father's vengeful family, young Tom emigrates to America. There, he befriends the founders of the Longshoremen's Union and is mentored by a powerful Tammany political boss, fighting his way into the opulent world of New York's Fifth Avenue. Set against a backdrop of wealth and poverty, power and vulnerability, the story explores themes of love and betrayal. It features a bewildered mother who abandoned him, a gentle wife who defied her father for love, a shrewd madam offering loyalty and affection, and a spirited granddaughter who inherits more than just wealth. Rich in Irish-American history, this tale captures the triumphs and tragedies that define an unforgettable family.