Rite Of Spring

Description for RITE OF SPRING by Andrew M Greeley:

Attorney Brendan Ryan is a classic "Quiet Man," about to be transformed into a man battling for all he cherishes...by a woman who may be only a dream.  Middle-aged, recently divorced, and troubled by a friend's betrayal, Ryan is as moody as the Chicago skies until vibrant, Irish, and beautiful Ciara Kelly bursts into his life like spring sunlight.  Totally inexplicably in love with her, Ryan calls Ciara a miracle, but she is a miracle that will test all his faith and courage.  For soon Brendan will find himself a murder suspect, while his alibi, Ciara, vanishes as if she never existed.  Only Brendan's cousin, Father Blackie Ryan, believes his story and urges him to follow her elusive trail...even when it leads to an Ireland of blood and desire, to a netherworld of political intrigue and danger---and to the darkest places of the heart.