The story involves the atrocities committed by senior leaders in Ireland in the late 1970s to the late 1990s. Jean McConville is captured from her apartment by intruders. She leaves behind her ten children. The children are not aware of what befell their mother until thirty years later. Their mother’s remains are discovered on a beach. The story follows the atrocities committed by IRA following its quest to dislodge British soldiers from their nation. The conflict resulted in many deaths. For instance, jean was rumored to be revealing some secrets to Britons. The rumors emerged after she was caught consoling a British soldier on the deathbed.
The mastermind of Jean’s abduction was Gerry Adams. That was revealed by his close aides, Hughes and Price. During the time, many people were tortured and killed. IRA committee brutal acts like killing peaceful protestors. Despite these killings, the residents soldiered on without giving up. Years later, the masterminds of the massacre transformed and denied ever taking part in atrocities. For example, Adams denied that he was a member of the IRA. He ordered the investigation of Jean’s death. That shows the hypocrisy of the highest order.
The readers are made to understand the hypocrisy of politicians. Politicians do things for selfish gains. Adams managed to cheat Irish people for self-interest. Although he ordered the killing of Jean, he later denied taking part in the murder. Most of the politicians can do anything to attain power. Once in power, they are untouchable and can manipulate court systems to avoid being accused of any wrongdoing. Adams was arrested but later released due to lack of evidence.
