Ireland

A small string of islands in the Atlantic ocean known mainly for a corrupt government, religious terrorism, severe poverty, and for giving the world Cal McPherson.

Feargal McPherson

A New Dublin hitman and Cal's beloved, idolised father.

Caroline and Caledonia

The birth of Caroline McPherson's second child.

Caroline O'Faolain

An Irish gypsy who spoke no English, Feargal's devoted wife and Cal's loving Mam.

The O'Faolain House Backyard

Laundry hanging to dry: the 8 McPhersons lived on the 2nd floor, and 17 O'Faolains filled the rest.

Free Ireland mural, New Dublin

One of the many anti-British murals in Cal's neighbourhood.

Catholic-Protestant Riot, New Dublin

The same old theme since 1916.

Cal's first mugshot, age 13.

Caught without proper papers and for being "morally impure"...a minor felon and mortal sin.

St. Anne's Academy for Wayward Girls

Run by the Magdelene Sisters, Cal was sent here for two years before running away at 15.

The Girls of St. Anne's

Ingrid Bell, Cal McPherson, and Emma Hodgeson, 14. Ingrid died of a botched abortion a year later.

Symbolic Cleansing at St. Anne's

One of the many menial tasks was to do the town's laundry-- symbolicly cleaning their souls.

England

Her adopted homeland for seven years after leaving Ireland and vowing never to go back.

Cal and Rory's Caravan

Taken over from the previous tenant, who'd died.

At age 17 in the local pub.

She would be arrested and convicted by the end of the month.

A Foreign Affair International Dating Service

Part matchmaker, part auction block, Cal turned to her godfather's company to get her out of England

America

After entering a marriage contract with a New Jersey man, Cal arrived in America determined to forget the past 22 years of her life.

Harold M. Shearer

A lonely 34-year-old data technician from New Jersey, he went online to find his dream girl-- Cal.

Mrs. Caledonia Shearer

Cal on her wedding day-- 22, recently immigrated, and married to a total stranger.

Rouge City

Escaping into its depths, Cal has called this city of sin home for the past six years.

Not-so-Secret Admirers

Although Cal has been cautious over the years to never give her heart to anyone, her body is another matter...but always for a price. Because just because a girl is a bit of a whore doesn't make her a slut.

Father Peckham

13 and recently 'imprisoned', Cal lost her virginity to St. Anne's 53-year-old head priest.

Rory Mohandas Hagen

Cal immigrated to England with him at age 15. They have been sporadically dating since.

The Lawyer

21 and unable to pay her lawyer's fees, Cal became his mistress instead.

Jerry Schröder

Needing a place to live after her divorce, Cal took up with a Tails bartender for two months.

Jimmy Moltov

A brutal Bulgarian drug dealer who "aquired" Cal as payment for a debt owed by Lord Johnson-Johnson.

Lord Johnson-Johnson

Cal's employer and pimp. Cal hates him, but sleeps with him all the same to avoid deportation.

Miscellaneous

Rory Hagen

A 6'5'', 220lb hitman, transporter and former boxer, Rory has been with Cal nearly 25 years.

Nicky Panzini

Her 18-year-old assistant, gopher and the closest person she has to a friend.

The Dancing Queen

If you've got it...flaunt it.