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Frankie

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Frankie Donovan, an Irish revolutionary turned Chicago mob boss, wields both brutal combat skills and sharp business acumen to build his criminal empire during Prohibition. Forced to flee Ireland after the Easter Rising, he channels his rage and resilience into becoming one of the most formidable figures in Chicago's underworld, known for both his merciless fury against enemies and unwavering loyalty to allies.

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