This author drew inspiration from a family history intertwined with the Risorgimento. His early years were marked by a dramatic event that led to his entire family's arrest due to their political ideals. Later, he pursued journalism and a career as a history professor in Italian high schools. His profound knowledge of Sicilian history culminated in a significant historical publication.
A betrayal within the Beati Paoli jeopardizes their relentless pursuit of justice, leading to a conspiracy that threatens the organization's survival. As internal conflicts arise, the group's commitment to their cause is put to the ultimate test, challenging their ideals and the very foundation of their mission.
Set in Sicily, this gripping saga delves into the legendary secret sect believed to be the precursors of the Mafia. Through its rich narrative, the book uncovers the origins and influence of this clandestine group, offering readers a unique glimpse into a pivotal aspect of Sicilian culture and history. Translated into English for the first time, it promises to engage those interested in crime, power, and the intricate web of loyalty and betrayal that shaped the region.
Settembre 1713. Cavalcando il suo scheletrico ronzino, lo spadone al fianco, Blasco di Castiglione, cuore tenero, buontempone e testa calda, fa il suo ingresso a Palermo. Volendo scoprire il segreto della sua nascita, incontrerà don Raimondo della Motta, che pur di cingere la corona ducale ha commesso ogni tipo di crimine, la splendida e turbolenta Donna Gabriella, che sa cosa vuol dire amare fino a morire, lo sbirro Matteo Lo Vecchio, campione di scelleratezza, Violante, bella come un sogno di purezza, il misterioso Coriolano della Foresta. Scoprirà una città di palazzi arabi, di chiese spagnole, di fortezze normanne, con i suoi quartieri e le sue catacombe dove si riunisce la setta dei Beati Paoli.