William Geary was a Superintendent of the Irish police force, Garda Síochána, when in 1928 he was accused of accepting IRA bribes and was dismissed. He was judged under internal police rules and denied his legal rights. Geary then spent over 70 years attempting to access the relevant files that would clear his name, only to be continually frustrated by the government. This book is an in-depth look at the prevarication and conspiracy done to deny one man's civil rights. ""This book is an object lesson in how politics can impede justice and is a must read for anyone interested in Irish society in the 20th century.""-Irish Voice July 6, 2011 ""[A] remarkable story...having a 100-year-old man recount the highs and lows of his life and seeing him enjoy his ultimate triumph was pretty special