A God in Ruins
A God in Ruins by Leon Uris, published by HarperCollins on September 8, 1999, is a large edition novel comprising 656 pages. This work intertwines historical fact with fiction, exploring themes of politics, family, and human passions through the life of Quinn Patrick O’Connell, a principled man poised to become the second Irish Catholic President of the United States. The narrative spans from World War II to the 2008 presidential campaign, capturing a morally complex era filled with armed separatists and fundamentalist zealotry.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue and personal struggle as Quinn navigates his political ambitions while grappling with a long-buried secret that could jeopardize everything he has worked for. The story delves into the challenges of leadership and the weight of history, presenting a character who embodies hope for a nation seeking to reclaim its past and future. This edition offers an expansive look at the interplay between personal and political realms, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction.
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Master storyteller and international bestselling author of Redemption, Trinity and Exodus, Leon Uris once again brilliantly interweaves historical fact with gripping fiction in this powerful novel of politics, family, intrigue, love, and the passions that rule human lives.
Spanning the decades from World War II to the 2008 presidential campaign, A God in Ruins is the unforgettable story of Quinn Patrick O’Connell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of becoming the second Irish Catholic President of the United States. In an era morally unmoored, rife with armed separatists and fundamentalist zealotry, Quinn, the last great liberal of the Rocky Mountains, emerges as America’s hope to reclaim its great past and its promises of the future. But Quinn is a man with an explosive secret that can shatter his political ambitions and threaten his life–a secret buried for over a half century that even he does not know…
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