Description
Set in Boston during the turbulent aftermath of World War I, this sweeping historical novel captures a nation at a critical crossroads, torn between revolution and tradition. Through the intertwined lives of Danny Coughlin, a beat cop drawn into a burgeoning union movement, and Luther Laurence, a fugitive seeking redemption and a path home to his pregnant wife, Lehane weaves together the stories of two families—one black, one white—caught in a maelstrom of political upheaval, radical activism, and social transformation. Populated by unforgettable characters both fictional and historical—from Babe Ruth to Calvin Coolidge to a young J. Edgar Hoover—the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Spanish Influenza pandemic and culminates in the pivotal Boston Police Strike of 1919. As Danny, Luther, and those around them struggle to survive and define themselves amid escalating violence and social chaos, they discover unexpected family bonds and resilience in the face of overwhelming hardship. This richly drawn epic explores the crippling violence and irrepressible hope of a country at war with itself, revealing how ordinary people navigate extraordinary times.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Sep 23, 2008
723 pages
ISBN: 9780688163181
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First Published
2008
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Given Day by Dennis Lehane.