{"product_id":"the-red-coat-a-novel-of-boston-hardcover","title":"The Red Coat: A Novel of Boston - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDolley Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An inspiring tale of Irish immigrants...and honors the sacrifices of all the immigrants who have made and continue to make this country great.\" - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIrish domestic worker Norah King's decision to ask her wealthy employer, Caroline Parker, for an elegant red coat that the Beacon Hill matriarch has marked for donation ignites a series of events that neither woman could have fathomed. The unlikely exchange will impact their respective daughters and families for generations to come, from the coat's original owner, marriage-minded collegian Cordelia Parker, to the determined and spirited King sisters of South Boston, Rosemary, Kay, and Rita. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs all of these young women experience the realities of life - love and loss, conflict and joy, class prejudices and unexpected prospects - the red coat reveals the distinction between cultures, generations, and landscapes in Boston during the 1940s and 50s, a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet the proud, working-class Irish and staid, upper-class Brahmins through the contrasting lives of these two families and their friends and neighbors. See how the Parkers and the Kings each overcome sudden tragedy with resolve and triumph. And witness the profound impact of a mother's heart on her children's souls. Carlson brings us front and center with her knowing weave of Celtic passion - both tragic and joyful - words of wisdom, romance, humor, and historical events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into Boston feet first! \u003ci\u003eThe Red Coat\u003c\/i\u003e is a rich novel that chronicles the legacy of Boston from both sides of the city, Southie and the Hill.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDolley Carlson\u003c\/b\u003e is a third-generation Irish American with Southie roots and the daughter of one of Boston's finest - BPD - Boston Police Department. The author of four non-fiction books, \u003ci\u003eThe Red Coat: A Novel of Boston \u003c\/i\u003e is her latest work and first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771806843168,"sku":"9781510743311","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b5613198d0f2a6d7905f89407ddeade.webp?v=1780394048","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-red-coat-a-novel-of-boston-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}