O’Hara’s Choice
O’Hara’s Choice by Leon Uris, published by HarperCollins on March 29, 2005, is a reprint edition comprising 480 pages in English. This novel unfolds in the aftermath of America’s Civil War, centering on Zachary O’Hara, a first-generation Irish-American and the son of a celebrated war hero. As he navigates the challenges facing the U.S. Marine Corps, O’Hara is determined to uphold the legacy of his father’s unit, known as the “Wart-Hogs,” while grappling with personal and professional conflicts.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of duty and desire as O’Hara faces unexpected challenges, particularly from Amanda Blanton Kerr, the daughter of a powerful industrialist opposed to the Marine Corps. Their intertwined destinies create a complex dynamic that forces O’Hara to confront difficult choices that test his loyalty to both his country and his heart. This edition presents a rich exploration of the struggles and sacrifices inherent in military life, set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil.
Official synopsis Publisher
In the years following America’s terrible Civil War, the fate of the U.S. Marine Corps rests in the capable hands of Zachary O’Hara. A first-generation Irish-American and son of a legendary war hero, O’Hara is the one man who can prevent the dissolution of his father’s beloved “Wart-Hogs,” thereby ensuring his own future as a valuable member of this proud and vital branch of his nation’s armed forces.
But a dark secret weighs heavily on this tormented, dedicated warrior. And the greatest obstacle to his mission is one he never anticipated: Amanda Blanton Kerr, the passionate, obstinate daughter of the ruthless industrialist who’s the Corps’ fiercest adversary. A beautiful heiress on a mission of her own, her destiny will intertwine with O’Hara’s in the tumultuous decades to follow, forcing him to confront the devastating choice no soldier should ever have to make: between his duty and his desire; between his country and his heart.
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