Good Luck and a Benevolent God

Award winning Good Luck and a Benevolent God is the uplifting, coming of age novel by Zeb Appel set in twentieth century Boston, New York City and New Haven about the life of a quirky Irish girl.  

The novel begins with intrigue as a mysterious man is caught taking photos of old Mandy Flanagan in her coffin on the morning of her funeral. Told with wit and affection, Appel weaves a compelling narrative with stories and secrets about the diverse cast of lovers, special friends and eccentric family that shape her life. This rich portrait features themes that contrast the Irish immigrant experience with the elite class of Boston Bremen, race, choice, luck, fun, and the challenges of an unmarried woman entertainer.