In The Irish Girl, inspired by the author's great-grandmother, Mary Agnes Coyne, a young Irish immigrant navigates the challenges of 19th-century America. The novel explores her journey from rural Ireland to the bustling cities of New York and Chicago, and the untamed American West. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Ashley E. Sweeney captures the resilience and spirit of Mary Agnes and countless other young women who faced adversity with courage.