Loyalty

Více o knize

#1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline presents an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice set during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. Franco Fiorvanti, a handsome lemon grower working on a baron’s estate, dreams of owning his own grove but is hindered by Sicily's rigid class system. To secure a better future, he strives to prove his loyalty to the baron. However, when tasked with kidnapping a boy named Dante, Franco makes a fateful decision that alters his life and the history of Sicily forever. Gaetano Catalano, an idealistic young lawyer dedicated to justice, is a member of the Beati Paoli, a secret society investigating crime in graft-ridden Palermo. He embarks on a mission to find the kidnapped boy and confront the kidnapper, leading him into unforeseen darkness. Meanwhile, Mafalda Pancari celebrates the birth of her daughter Lucia, only to face disaster. Alfredo D’Antonio, a reclusive goatherd, lives in constant fear of being discovered as a Jew. The intertwining lives of these unforgettable characters create an epic tale of good versus evil, culminating in a monumental showdown. Set against the backdrop of Sicily’s rugged beauty, Scottoline's historical fiction weaves a narrative rich in tension and emotion, ensuring readers are captivated from start to finish.