The Irish Rose Orphans: A Thousand Islands Sisters series is coming this year!
The Gilded Age has always fascinated me—the shimmer of its opulence, the weight of its expectations, and the quiet courage of those who lived in its shadow. And few settings capture that mix of splendor and struggle quite… Read More
The Irish Rose: A Symbol of Hope and Strength
In every era of hardship, symbols have helped people hold on to what matters most—faith, love, and courage. For the Irish, few symbols are as tender and resilient as the rose. Born of beauty and thorns, the Irish… Read More
Irish Immigrant Orphans in Gilded Age New York
In the closing decades of the 19th century, New York City was a city of contrasts—towering mansions and teeming slums, dazzling wealth and desperate poverty. For thousands of Irish immigrants, the promise of America collided with the harsh… Read More
The Irish Rose Girls Step Into Service
In Brooklyn, 1876, the snow falls softly on the roof of the Irish Rose Orphan Asylum for Girls, where seven young women prepare for their final Christmas together. Soon, each will leave the only home they’ve ever known… Read More
