Manayunk — Lilyfield Press

Founded in 1999, Lilyfield Press is a Nashville-based independent publisher dedicated to literary fiction grounded in the Catholic faith.

It’s 1984, and State Senator Tim Ryan is living his dream. He represents a gritty section of Philadelphia that hugs the Schuylkill River. Voters appreciate that he’s a solid family man. Colleagues in Harrisburg admire his skill and tenacity. Even those who’ve felt his sting don’t question his integrity. He’s intelligent, personable, and ambitious—a combination sufficient to catapult him into higher office. That is, until he’s enmeshed in a police investigation involving Terrence Gilmore, a black teen and nephew of a powerful city councilman.

Then, rumors swirl about his relationship with Nicki Flynn, a young paralegal with dangling earrings, uncertain loyalties, and a secret she can’t contain. These looming scandals threaten Ryan’s career, reputation, and marriage. He’s a scrappy fighter, but the adversary is elusive. Or is the real enemy within?

Bold, probing, and entertaining, Manayunk is the story of a good man under siege, whose torment is intensified by his own moral failings. His quest to uncover meaning in his suffering and to grow from it will inspire and delight you.

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