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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

☘️ What would you risk to build a new life in a nation divided by war?

from The Spotlight Network · host Logan Crawford

We're joined by Ashley Herzog, author of Burning River: A Story of the Cleveland Irish. Set during the American Civil War, this sweeping historical novel follows Irish immigrant Bridget McGlynn as her journey to a new life in Cleveland is shattered by tragedy, political intrigue, and a deadly conspiracy aboard a burning showboat.⚓ As Bridget struggles to survive in a city marked by prejudice, divided loyalties, and wartime uncertainty, she forms an unlikely bond with William Chambers, a young Irish-American Marine from a rival family. Together, they must confront powerful enemies, dangerous secrets, and impossible choices that could change both their futures.✨ Rich in history, romance, and suspense, Burning River brings the untold story of Cleveland's Irish community vividly to life while exploring courage, resilience, and the enduring hope of new beginnings.#authorinterview #TheSpotlightNetwork #BurningRiver #AshleyHerzog #historicalfiction #CivilWar #IrishAmerican #Cleveland #romance #history #bookcommunity #authorspotlight #fiction #mustread #books📖 Learn more:https://www.amazon.com/Burning-River-Story-Cleveland-Irish/dp/B0H4LNZPJF/ ✅ Visit the official website: https://thespotlight.network/💬 Let us know what you think of this video in the comment section below.✔️ And don’t forget to subscribe to The Spotlight Network!https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpotlightNetwork?sub_confirmation=1

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