John Kelly

A biography set in New York City during the 1870s. John Kelly fought the corrupt Tweed Ring political machine.

In the heart of New York City during the turbulent 1870s, a quiet Irish Catholic man named John Kelly stood against the corrupt political machine known as the Tweed Ring. Born in poverty, Kelly had risen from the streets to become a respected leader in Tammany Hall. As the Ring's grip tightened on the city, Kelly refused to compromise his principles. With his family shattered by illness and his health failing, he faced a choice: retreat from the political battle or lead the fight to restore integrity to city government. The city's future hung in the balance as Kelly prepared to confront the most powerful political force in America. With his reputation as a man of unwavering integrity, Kelly would have to prove that honesty could triumph over the greed that had long ruled New York.