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"A God in Ruins" traces Quinn Patrick O'Connell’s ascent from the tumultuous post‑World War II era to the 2008 presidential campaign, charting his principled rise within American politics. As O'Connell edges closer to becoming the second Irish‑Catholic U.S. president, a long‑hidden secret—a half‑century‑old revelation—even he has not uncovered threatens to derail his ambitions, endanger his life, and split the country. The novel explores the clash between personal integrity and the ruthless demands of political power.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Leon Uris
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