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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Who doesn't love a fresh, crunchy, not overly sweet sfogliatella? Are you also a big fan of the city of "Napoli"?Well, if you answered "yes" to either or both questions you are going to LOVE THIS EPISODE!Naples isn’t just a place; it’s an experience. It’s the sound of scooters weaving through narrow streets, the sight of laundry hanging between colorful buildings, the laughter of friends gathered for an espresso, and the irresistible scent of fresh pastries in the air. And if there’s one pastry that represents Naples, it’s the sfogliatella—crispy, flaky, and filled with history.To take us on this delicious journey, I’m joined by someone who knows Naples like the back of his hand—Flavio Cali, owner of Sfogliate e Sfogliatelle, one of the most famous pastry shops in the city. Flavio isn’t just a master of the art of Neapolitan pastries—he’s also a storyteller, a custodian of tradition, and someone who embodies the warmth and spirit of Naples. Today, we’ll talk about his passion for pastry, what it means to be truly Neapolitan, local superstitions, hidden gems of the city, and much more!"So, whether you’re listening from afar or strolling through the streets of Naples yourself, get ready to dive into the magic of this incredible city, grab an espresso or a sfogliatella.Next time you go to Naples, stop to say "Hi" to Flavio at Sfogliate e Sfogliatelle, located at:Via San Gregorio Armeno 24 80138 Napolihttps://sfogliateesfogliatelle.it/
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: Say "I do" in Italy with style!
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and many will be "popping" the question.
This week, I had the pleasure to speak with the dynamic duo Nicole Bono, and Tano Mina, founders of Bono Events International.
GAETANO (aka) Tano is a seasoned cheese and wine sommelier, Nicole, whose unique upbringing, split between New York City and Florence, bring their shared passion for culture, travel, and gastronomy to craft unforgettable experiences for their clients.
Whether you are planning to get married in Italy or wanting to experience travel that transcends the Ordinary, Nicole Tano will do all the work of planning an amazing trip. The only thing that you'll need to do is to pack your suitcase and go!
Andiamo!
https://youtu.be/Y0Iw1-LLAo8
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - What would happen if a landslide suddenly destroyed part of an ancient city and its immense patrimony?Join me in this fascinating conversation is Mark Dietrick Director of Services of Case Technologies.Since 2016, Case Technologies along with Volterra-Detroit Foundation and Autodesk have been working in Volterra, (Tuscany) with experts in 3Dreality capture technology, aerial and ground-based photogrammetry to record the city’s archaeological sites and artefacts. Volterra is a historic hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its ancient charm, rich history, and stunning vistas. Here's a closer look at the city:Historical Significance• Etruscan Origins: Volterra dates back to the 8th century BCE and was an important center of the Etruscan civilization. Remnants of this era include the Etruscan walls, gates, and the Acropolis, which houses ancient temple ruins.• Roman Influence: During Roman times, Volterra flourished, evidenced by landmarks like the Roman Theater, built in the 1st century BCE.• Medieval Heritage: In the Middle Ages, the city became a center for art, trade, and religion. The Palazzo dei Priori, built in 1208, is one of Italy's oldest civic buildings and a testament to this period.This collaborative group is made up of architects, surveyors, 3D specialists, engineers, and historians from different organizations and countries.The long-term objective is to create a complete digital document of Volterra’s sites using 3D tools and methodologies, to preserve these assets digitally and improve both archaeological and architectural research.To learn more about this project, visit:https://volterra-detroit.org/category/news/
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: For all the bread makers out there (professional and aspiring), this episode is for you (but also everyone else)!Do you know that in Italy there is a National Association of Bread Testers (INAP - Istituto Nazionale Assaggiatori Pani)?I had the true pleasure to speak at length with its President, Walter Cricri', who recently returned from a very important food expo in Milan called Golosaria, where he illustrated breads of Calabria, local grains and in this conversation, he takes us on a journey on how to discern, and appreciate bread, from smell, to color, to consistency, and much more!And don't forget to listen to the very end of the interview where Walter Cricrì tells us how bread originated from a kiss!https://youtu.be/5DtgCpQgYL0Don't forget to share and subscribe to The Italian Radio Hour on YouTube or where you catch your favorite podcasts! It's FREE!
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Holidays decorations have long been packed up. Daily routines have returned to be frantic but how do we build up and keep the spirit of kindness, gratitude, love, and acceptance all year around? Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Alessandro Grazioli, a passionate storyteller and cultural advocate hailing from Bergamo, Italy. Alessandro is the author of Il Gomitolo della Befana, a beautifully illustrated children’s book that weaves a magical tale about the Befana and her luminous yarn spun from the dust of the Christmas star. His work not only captures the hearts of young readers but also inspires creative adaptations, such as a dance performance brought to life by the ON-STAGE school of Bergamo.Beyond his literary achievements, Alessandro is deeply involved in promoting culture and community through his role as president of the Torre Gentile APS association. He is also an active contributor to SocialBG, a platform where he shares his thoughts on culture and society, fostering a connection with his local community.Join me as we explore Alessandro’s creative journey, his inspirations, and the impact of his work in bringing the spirit of the holidays.To watch our episode together on SEILATV, "Aspettando l'Epifania":https://youtu.be/01Fdt2HhxMo?si=Ph5Alx1tTUpf7sRxTo learn more about Alessandro and read his stories and articles:https://lovemc2.com/
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - For this first episode of 2025, we want to share a very special story. Meet Gessica Mancini, mother of three from a small town in Tuscany, called Cerreto Guidi.Ten years ago, Gessica was diagnosed with Parkinson. The medications that she was put on, would leave her sleepless at night, wondering what her life and the ones of their children would be with the progressions of her disease.Instead of simply tossing and turning in bed, she decided to pick up an old hobby of hers: crocheting.Cerreto Guidi is well known for its Nativity Set competition held every year, which features the most creative nativity sets, placed in the most unexpected locations. On suggestion of her best friend, Gessica entered the contest with her creations of the holy family, and when her sleepless nights almost made her quit, her daughter picked up mom's put away work and said: "Are you going to quit mom?".That was enough of a motivation to pull thru the finish line and that perseverance paid off. Gessica won first prize.Fast forwarding ten years later.Gessica has continued crocheting and has managed to recreate the entire town of Cerreto Guidi, including the Medici Villa (7,000 steps!!!), buildings of the town in great details, and villagers, who actually feature the real people of the town. In addition, a group called "Le Dame dell'Unicinetto" was created, a group of women from all over that have also contributed to this amazing display with some of their work.And how is Gessica's Parkinson now?Watch the interview to find out!Follow the FB page of Le Dame dell'Uncinetto to plan your own visit to this display that is open all year around and how you can support their mission.https://www.facebook.com/ledamedelluncinetto/
Recommended to watch VIDEO INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/VlZjHnC9Wdk
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - The Italian Americans of Los Angeles represent a very vibrant community of artists, agriculturalists, dreamers and outlaws, pioneers, and powerbrokers who have shaped every single facet of the Southern California megalopolis for two centuries but, still overlooked in both local and Italian American histories.Marianna Gatto, historian and Executive Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, brings those stories, those pioneers, those dreams alive and provides great points of reflection and comparison to understand this very varied American mosaic.Over one hundred images, including many never before published, help illustrate this impressive multi-layered history.To learn more, visit: https://losangeleslittleitaly.com/
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Is owning property in Italy in your 2025 New Year Resolutions (or somewhere down the road)?Well, stop dreaming and start planning, as your Italian property journey awaits.In this episode, we catch up with our good friend and property consultant Nikki Taylor of Italy-Property Consulting. Nikki is an Australian-born property consultant transitioned herself from a career in investment banking to embrace the Italian lifestyle and is now dedicated to making the dream of living in Italy accessible to others by offering a suite of service and comprehensive guidance to successfully navigate Italy's real estate market and even monetizing properties through rentals.Nikki is a 3 times Amazon bestselling author and has featured in world class publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur and Millionaire magazines as well being featured in HGTV’s Mediterranean Life, where she helps an American couple find their dream home in Italy.With over €5 million in successful property deals facilitated in 2023 (to date), Nikki and her team have the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your Italian property dream.Also, curious to learn about some interesting and unusual events that happened during Nikki's house hunting trips?Then, don't miss her latest book: Get Nikki's captivating and informative new book: "The Bumpy Road to La Dolce Vita - Confessions of Italian Property Consultant".To learn more about how to make your dream of owning property in Italy, visit:https://italy-propertyconsulting.com/https://youtu.be/HkzedfIjYp0
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: Italian American Holiday Traditions with Chris Fennimore from WQED and Laura Magone from The Wedding Cookie Table CommunityI’m thrilled to have had the the opportunity welcome two extraordinary guests who share a deep love for food, family, and culture to talk about their Holiday traditions.Chris Fennimore is a celebrated television personality, cookbook author, and storyteller who has been bringing families together through food. A smiling face and a distinct voice that has entered people's home for decades.Laura Magone is an accomplished entrepreneur and advocate for preserving culinary traditions, especially those rooted in Italian-American heritage. She is the creator and administrator of The Wedding Cookie Table Community FB page which currently counts 325K members. Together, they embody the heart and soul of food as a connector of people and a keeper of memories and today, we get to know them a little better. Enjoy the episode! Subscribe to @The Italian Radio Hour on Youtube or where you get your favorite podcasts.It all FREE!Happy Holidays to you all!
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - In a shattered post WWII Italy, the Vatican instituted an orphan program that brought thousands of Italian children to the US to be adopted by American Catholics were eager to make the different in the lives of those Italian children coming from a very impoverished country. They thought they were saving orphans. They were wrong.Most of the children were not orphans. They were the children of unwed mothers who had been pressured into giving up their child by their families and a powerful church. Today, thousands of American adoptees are still struggling to piece together their lost lives, decades after the Vatican's orphan program ended in 1970.New York author Maria Laurino, an acclaimed, essayist, and journalist known for her insightful explorations of Italian-American identity, culture, and history takes us on herpersonal journey of examining her dual identity starting with her book: Were You Always an Italian?, which examines stereotypes and cultural heritage, to The Italian Americans: A History, a companion book to the PBS series of the same name to her latest book "The Price of Children" where Laurino sheds light on the Vatican's orphan program, after having examined and research hundreds of documents that enabled Laurino to piece together what happened between 1950 and 1970, when the Church sent thousands of children born out of wedlock, or later simply a parent who couldn't provide care, to America on orphan visas. . Laurino also indicates that mothers were deliberately misled by doctors and lawyers to sign consent forms which ultimately took the children away from their birth mothers forever. Those documents would be sealed for 100 years, under the Vatican law.Laurino's poignant storytelling and astonishing investigative work create a powerful picture of what religion and government together can do to silence women. Laurino's book might leave readers angry at times but also hopeful that shedding light on this hidden story can help us avoid repeating the past.If you are or know someone who fell under this program, you are encouraged to contact Maria Laurino via her website: https://www.marialaurino.com/
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - This week, after another successful week of Italian Cuisine in the World, we caught up with Roberta Marini del Plano, the New York Delegate of Accademia della Cucina Italiana.From virtual Carnevale dinners to promotion of healthy eating to the youth, to regional publications by the Accademia to Roberta's very own recipe for a tasty Thanksgiving turkey, this episode will leave you hungry and more informed.Follow the Accademia:https://www.accademiaitalianadellacucina.it/en/#italianfood #italia #Accademiadellacucinaitaliana
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - What does “Italian sounding” mean?This week, we discuss with Robert Campana, Founder of "Stop Italian Sounding" the ramifications of using an Italian sounding product name to induce consumers into erroneously associating the local product with the Italian one. This is done through the use of words, colors, images, and geographical references. These products are not technically illegal as they do not typically damage the intellectual property in the country where they are sold. The economic value of this phenomenon is about €100 billion (USD $121 billion) on a world wide scale.Robert's mission is to teach about the differences between real and Italian sounding food & beverages products by emphasizing the following values: history, tradition, and craftmanship. To learn more, follow Stop Italian Sounding on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitaliansoundingFB: https://www.facebook.com/stopitaliansounding/www.stopitaliansounding.comRobert had also hosted me on his podcast ,Here is the link where we switched the roles behind the microphone:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnmC-lYgA0Q&t=3s
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - What do jazz and Italian-American music have in common? Join my conversation with Vanessa Racci, a jazz and cabaret singer who brings a unique fusion of jazz and Italian-American classics to life. During this interview, she shares the story of the interconnection between the history of Italian American and African American communities in New Orleans - where Italian immigrants learned and performed jazz alongside Black musicians. This mutual cultural influence, notably through figures like Nick LaRocca of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, motivated Racci to advocate for Italian American legacies in jazz and the broader music landscape and recently, Vanessa established a nonprofit organization to promote and preserve Italian American contributions to music, especially in jazz. To learn more about Vanessa Racci or to see where she will be performing next, visit:https://vanessaracci.com/
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Is our path to success already written in the stars or sometimes we deviate form it, just to find ourselves unable to deny our calling?In this personal interview, world renowned mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti shares her own journey, her world travels, her secret for work-life balance, and confides how the saddest day in her life, turned out to be also the happiest day in her life.As a great community builder, and the Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, she truly believes in making Opera accessible to everyone.When not in a theater, you can probably catch Marianne rooting for any of the Pittsburgh's sports teams!You can see Marianne next on the stage of the Pittsburgh Opera as Mamma Lucia in Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana".USE CODE: POIMI to receive 50% OFF your tickets. Visit: https://opera.culturaldistrict.org/production/92661/cavalleria-rusticana-slash-pagliacci
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - In conversation with Marco Rafalà, an accomplished novelist and writer known for his captivating storytelling and deep exploration of cultural identity. His debut novel, "How Fires End", has garnered critical acclaim and was a finalist for the 2020 Connecticut Book Awards, as well as a winner of the 2021 Italian American Studies Association Book Award.Marco is also a talented writer for tabletop role-playing games, blending his love for narrative and interactive storytelling. In today’s episode, we’ll delve into his writing journey, the themes in his work, and what inspires him as a storyteller. How Fires End. A dark secret born out of World War II lies at the heart of a Sicilian American family in this emotional and sweeping saga of guilt, revenge, and, ultimately, redemption. After soldiers vacate the Sicilian hillside town of Melilli in the summer of 1943, the locals celebrate, giving thanks to their patron saint, Sebastian. Amid the revelry, all it takes is one fateful moment for the destiny of nine-year-old Salvatore Vassallo to change forever. When his twin brothers are killed playing with an unexploded mortar shell, Salvatore’s faith is destroyed. As the family unravels, and fear ignites among their neighbors that the Vassallo name is cursed, one tragedy begets another. Desperate to escape this haunting legacy, Salvatore accepts the help of an Italian soldier with fascist ties who ushers him and his sister, Nella, into a new beginning in America. In Middletown, Connecticut, in the immigrant neighborhood known as Little Melilli, these three struggle to build new lives for themselves. But a dangerous choice to keep their secrets hidden erupts in violence decades later. When Salvatore loses his inquisitive American-born son, David, they all learn too late the price sons pay for their fathers’ wars. Written with elegiac prose, How Fires End delves into the secret wars of men; the sins they cannot bury; and a life lived in fear of who will reveal them, who will survive them, and who will forgive them. How Fire Ends is available on: https://www.amazon.com/How-Fires-End-Marco-Rafal%C3%A0/dp/1542042976
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Oct 14th-20th was the week dedicated to the Italian language and culture in the world.This week, we take 5mins to share this story by Italian journalist Anna Vitaliani about us, Istituto Mondo Italiano.Anna visited Pittsburgh this past summer and wanted to find, search, and research the Italian community in the "Burgh. She uncovered many stories, among others, the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship fund, US Steel Edgar Thompson, and ours.Istituto Mondo Italiano has been acting a cultural center, Italian language school, and cooking school since 2003. Every year, close to 2,000 students, visitors, people applying for Italian citizenship, children (our Summer Camps have been voted the BEST in the BURGH) visit our center and take classes.We serve as a bridge to all the different "shades" of Italianita', from people that have just arrived two weeks ago, 2 years ago, 20 years, two generations ago, wanting to maintain the Italian cultural alive and those who are relocating to our beautiful city and need help navigating the system.We also have a boutique that features unique gifts from Italy (and yes we are already gearing up for our famous Italian Holiday Market in December) and host a weekly podcast that you have grown accustomed to, "The Italian Radio Hour" (in English), where we inform you and bring you stories from Italy, about Italy and Italians all over the world.So, if you don't want to miss on the fun, join our newsletter by visiting: www.istitutomondoitaliano.org, browse our site, or come and say "CIAO". There is always a cup of espresso ready for you!Ringraziamo di cuore Anna Vitaliani for taking interest in our story!To learn more, visit: www.istitutomondoitaliano.orgYou can listen to the Italian Radio Hour on ALL MAJOR podcast platforms:https://open.spotify.com/show/7mYlqNsak97BEEXpwtdaod and watch our video interviews on: https://www.youtube.com/@theitalianradiohour/videosGIVE US A LIKE and a SUBSCRIBE because sharing is caring!
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: Cannoli Crawl and Experience Sicily with Allison Scola.Meet Allison Scola, the visionary founder of both the Cannoli Crawl in NY and Experience Sicily. With a deep love for Sicilian culture and cuisine, Allison has created unique experiences that celebrate the rich traditions and flavors of Sicily. Her work not only brings people together to enjoy delicious cannoli but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the beauty and heritage of this stunning region.Listen to the whole episode to learn also about the history of cannoli, the main differences between Italian and cannoli in the US, and the history of shape of cannoli. (you won't look at a cannolo in the same way!)Also find out:Allison's favorite spot to watch the sunset:Favorite Festival;Favorite souvenir to bring home;Favorite smaller island off Sicily to discover;Favorite Sicilian wordAnd remember: CANNOLO - one; CANNOLI: Plural!!!!!
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Three times Kickboxing World Champion, first Italian woman to win Bellator, Gloria Peritore was recently invited to to the US to talk about her her organization "The Shadow Project" - an organization that promotes gender equality in sports and fighting domestic violence on women.During the interview, Gloria shared her personal story of a toxic relationship that lead her to discover kickboxing and rediscover her true self, her journey into becoming a world champion, her motivation, her resilience, and her courage.The Italian Consul General of Philadelphia Cristiana Mele and the Consul General of Detroit Allegra Baistrocchi spearheaded the initiative to bring Gloria to Philadelphia and Detroit, allowing her to share her story both in a US high school, and the general public to create awareness and sensitivity towards stereotypes again the sport, inequality, violence against women, but still give a message of hope and words of practical wisdom.On Oct. 26th, Gloria will take the ring again for her first boxing match. Let's all wish her un enorme "In bocca al lupo".Learn more about The Shadow Project: https://www.theshadowproject.it/#fighttheviolence #wearefighters
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his week on The Italian Radio Hour - Virgil Cantini - a familiar face not only to the Pittsburgh arts world but also to hundreds of students, faculty, and visitors who walk day in an day out thru Posvar Hall, the Chevron Science Center or in front of Lawrence Hall.Cantini was the founder of the University's Studio Arts Department, which created 13 pieces of public art for the University, most of which are still on display today.But mainly Cantini's legacy is in the belief that art should be accessible to all. The materials used stood the test of time and these days, and recently they had to survive one bigger test: not being covered, or destroyed because of new urban developments. In 2018, a pedestrian tunnel underneath Bigelow Boulevard Downtown was expected to be filled in with dirt for the construction of a new park. For local preservationists, there was one issue — on the walls of the tunnel was the 1964 mosaic created by Cantini.“We were basically told that the designers were the park did not see a place for these modern mosaics in their new design,” Cantini-Seguin said. “They had another theme going, and so at that point, the plan was to try to save three [of the 28] mosaic panels.” After almost five years of undergoing restoration while in storage, the mosaic was reinstalled using federal funding in the Steel Plaza T station earlier this month. Its installation was made possible through the efforts of preservationists including Preservation Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh.Cantini’s daughter, Lisa Cantini-Seguin, said Cantini was inspired to create public art following a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1958.“He had seen different decorations of public spaces in Europe, and so he was trying to bring that idea back to the United States,” Cantini-Seguin said.Cantini, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 90, taught in the Pitt Studio Arts department for 38 years and often used Pittsburgh as inspiration for his work.“My dad would drive all over the city of Pittsburgh to see from above and from below, from dawn until nighttime,” Cantini-Seguin said. “He wanted to see what the city looked like, since he worked in abstract.”In this interview, Brittany Reilly, Director of Preservation Pittsburgh, Melissa Marinaro, Director of the Italian American Program at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Lisa Cantini-Seguin share with us all challenges, and the work being done to make sure that now, we can all enjoy Cantini's work. So next time you are downtown Pittsburgh, make sure to check out the Steel Plaza T Station.
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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - In conversation with Stephen Riggio, former CEO of Barnes and Noble on his many accomplishments and achievements to his last successful enterprise on translating in English for the first time Luigi Natoli's Sicilian saga on the legendary sect "Beati Paoli" (title in English "Sicilian Avengers").Emerging from the dark streets and subterranean caves of Palermo, the Beati Paoli, masked and hooded, mete out their own form of justice to counter the unfettered power and privilege wielded by the aristocracy. For the voiceless, weak, and oppressed, the Beati Paoli are defenders and heroes.Reminiscent of a Dumas novel, Sicilian Avengers is a vibrant, atmospheric fresco of early eighteenth-century Palermo. Onto the stage of the ancient city, Blasco da Castiglione, a bold, brash, orphan adventurer, arrives on a quest to discover his origins and seek his destiny. But this fearless, swashbuckling D’Artagnan-esque hero unwittingly gets caught up in a devious and murderous succession plot involving a powerful noble family.When the Beati Paoli hear about this plot to usurp a rightful inheritance, they spring into action. Their shadowy machinations entangle the charismatic Blasco, who crosses paths with a cast of characters that test his loyalty and resolve in the pursuit of his true identity.The historical accuracy of the novel is complemented by the most meticulous description of Sicily’s capital city ever written. Action-packed and laced with intrigue and chivalrous duels, Sicilian Avengers is a tale of love and hatred, friendship and betrayal, suffering and retribution.As French critic Jean Noël Schifano said, Natoli's novel is “the fifth historical monument of contemporary Italian literature.”Book 1 of 2 that includes an afterword by Umberto Eco.Available for preorder on:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sicilian-avengers-luigi-natoli/1145136699?ean=9781635769272https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Avengers-Book-Luigi-Natoli/dp/1635769272
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