Sunrise Homeland

Sunrise Homeland weaves a captivating tale of friendship and spirit of adventure against the backdrop of 1920's Long Island. World War One, troop-transport ship SS Tuscania is torpedoed by a German U-Boat, and young U.S. Army Pursuit pilot, Damian Fitzgerald's life takes an unexpected turn. Thrown into the waters off Scotland, Damian's harrowing experience leads him to a fateful encounter with nurse Olivia Burton and childhood friend Lawrence Sperry. Despite facing permanent injury and the end of his flying career, Damian finds new purpose and camaraderie through Sperry's innovative aviation ventures. As a post war period of great technological change and aviation innovation emerges, Sunrise Homeland paints a vivid picture of rural Long Island at the cusp of change and invites readers to explore the Island's rich history and enduring spirit.