Carina and her story are so monumental that readers will live with
her memory for a lifetime. Memorable characters and exciting action
fill this epic tale. - Lindy Hudis, Producer, IMPACT Motion Picture
Southern Italy in the 1930s was chaotic and violent-the rise of
dictator Mussolini, the dawn of Europe's descent into another World
War, and continuation of turf battles between Mafia families. This
was certainly no place for a young woman to assume power, but
seventeen-year-old Carina would have no choice in the matter. ABOUT
THE BOOK A father's death in Southern Italy in the 1930s-a place
where women who can read are considered unfit for marriage-thrusts
seventeen-year-old Carina into servitude as a "black widow," a
legal head of the household who cares for her twelve younger
siblings. A scandal forces her into a marriage to Russo, the
"Prince of Naples." As head of the mafia, or Camorra, he turns her
seven younger brothers into criminals. Her black widow skills prove
invaluable to Russo, and his enterprise prospers, until Mussolini
allies with the Nazi Germany war machine. With three children under
the age of seven, the Russo family faces food shortages, martial
law under the Gestapo, and devastating Allied air raids. One night,
a bomb rips through their house causing Russo to lose his mind and
start babbling secrets. If the Camorra learns of this, Carina knows
an ensuing turf war will rob her of her home, her life, and the
lives of everyone dear to her. By cunning force, Carina seizes
control of Russo's organization and uses her skill and savvy to
control the most powerful of Mafia groups. Discovery is
inevitable-and, Interpol has been watching as well. Nevertheless,
Carina survives to tell her children her stunning story of strength
and survival. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ron Russell is an award winning
journalist. Reviews: A great, romantic, sweeping, historical saga
in the tradition of Zhivago and The Godfather -Dan Gordon,
Writer/Producer, Wyatt Earp, A mesmerizing journey of a woman who
will do anything to survive in a world of war and crime. There are
not enough of these powerful female characters in stories today.
-James Cotten, Director, La Linea (The Line) Fascinating A special
story, and thrilling read.- Hudson Hickman, Producer, MacGyver
General
Imprint: |
Bettie Youngs Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2011 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Ron Russell
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
350 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-9843081-9-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
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LSN: |
0-9843081-9-9 |
Barcode: |
9780984308194 |
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