From Here to Fourteenth Street

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Set against the backdrop of 1894 New York's Lower East Side, the story follows Irish cop Tom McGlory and Italian immigrant Vita Caputo as they navigate their passionate yet tumultuous romance. Vita's journey from sweatshop worker to bank clerk and reformer intertwines with Tom's undercover efforts to combat police corruption. Their love faces formidable challenges, including an arranged marriage and a murder accusation involving Vita's family. The narrative explores themes of love, social justice, and resilience amidst poverty and corruption.