Vito Bruschini (80 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A web of love, betrayal, and murder is at the heart of this riveting story of the Mafia's beginnings. In this remarkable novel based on a true story, author Vito Bruschini brilliantly evokes the charismatic figure of Prince Ferdinando Licata, a wealthy Sicilian landowner who uses his personal power and charm to placate Sicilian peasants and fight off Mussolini's fascists. As tensions rise in Italy during the 1930s, with increasingly violent consequences, Licata attracts many friends and far more enemies. Eventually implicated in a grisly murder, the prince flees to America, where he ends up navigating a turf war between Irish and Italian gangs of the Lower East Side. Violence explodes in unexpected ways as Licata gains dominance over New York, with the help of a loyal townsman with blood ties to the prince who is forced to abandon his fianc e in Sicily. The two men return to their native land at the height of World War I in an outrageously bold maneuver engineered by Licata and mobster Lucky Luciano. Both the prince and his kinsman assist US naval intelligence during the invasion of Sicily and, once they are back on their native soil, they proceed to settle unfinished business with their enemies and unravel old secrets in a stunning and sinister finale. Through a spellbinding story and unforgettable characters, Bruschini depicts in visceral detail the dark intertwining roots of loyalty and betrayal, poverty and privilege, secrets and revelations that contributed to the rise of the Mafia in Sicily.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A web of love, betrayal, and murder is at the heart of this riveting story of the Mafia's beginnings. In this remarkable novel based on a true story, author Vito Bruschini brilliantly evokes the charismatic figure of Prince Ferdinando Licata, a wealthy Sicilian landowner who uses his personal power and charm to placate Sicilian peasants and fight off Mussolini's fascists. As tensions rise in Italy during the 1930s, with increasingly violent consequences, Licata attracts many friends and far more enemies. Eventually implicated in a grisly murder, the prince flees to America, where he ends up navigating a turf war between Irish and Italian gangs of the Lower East Side. Violence explodes in unexpected ways as Licata gains dominance over New York, with the help of a loyal townsman with blood ties to the prince who is forced to abandon his fianc e in Sicily. The two men return to their native land at the height of World War I in an outrageously bold maneuver engineered by Licata and mobster Lucky Luciano. Both the prince and his kinsman assist US naval intelligence during the invasion of Sicily and, once they are back on their native soil, they proceed to settle unfinished business with their enemies and unravel old secrets in a stunning and sinister finale. Through a spellbinding story and unforgettable characters, Bruschini depicts in visceral detail the dark intertwining roots of loyalty and betrayal, poverty and privilege, secrets and revelations that contributed to the rise of the Mafia in Sicily.…

Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Based on a true story, The Prince is a "complex, informed, and intelligent saga" (Kirkus Reviews) about the web of love, betrayal, and murder that forged the most powerful criminal organization in history--the Mafia.In this remarkable novel, author Vito Bruschini brilliantly evokes the charismatic figure of Prince Ferdinando Licata, a wealthy Sicilian landowner who uses his personal power and charm to placate Sicilian peasants and fight off Mussolini's fascists. As tensions rise in Italy during the 1930s, with increasingly violent consequences, Licata attracts many friends and even more enemies. Eventually implicated in a grisly murder, the prince flees to America, where he ends up navigating a turf war between Irish and Italian gangs of the Lower East Side. Violence explodes in unexpected ways as Licata gains dominance over New York, with the help of a loyal townsman with blood ties to the prince who is forced to abandon his fiancee in Sicily. The two men return to their native land at the height of World War II in an outrageously bold maneuver engineered by Licata and mobster Lucky Luciano. Both the prince and his kinsman assist US naval intelligence during the invasion of Sicily and, once they are back on their native soil, they proceed to settle unfinished business with their enemies and unravel old secrets in a stunning and sinister finale. Through a spellbinding story and unforgettable characters, Bruschini depicts in visceral detail the dark intertwining roots of loyalty and betrayal, poverty and privilege, secrets and revelations that contributed to the rise of the Mafia in Sicily and America. "English language translation . by Anne Milano Appel"--Title page verso. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

NEW. FIRST. NEW.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. Author's first novel. Highly praised story of the genesis of the Mafia. A fine first edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Bargain book.

Softcover. Condition: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque avec équipements. Edition 2011. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Edition 2011. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. …

Softcover. Condition: Bon. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Softcover. Condition: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque avec équipements. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.…

Condition: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Broché. Condition: D'occasion - Comme neuf. ===ENVOI LE JOUR MEME===C126.

Condition: New.

Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 448 pages. 8.00x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Gebrochener Buchrucken / Seiten oder Softcover umgeknickt; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. Negli anni Settanta Milano e sotto il fuoco incrociato del clan dei marsigliesi, della banda di Francis Turatello e del gruppo di Renato Vallanzasca. Rapine, estorsioni, sequestri sono all'ordine del giorno. Questo e cio che si legge sui giornali. Ma non viene raccontato il lato oscuro degli intrecci criminali con la mafia siciliana, i poteri dello Stato, i servizi segreti, la nuova camorra, la grande massoneria, il terrorismo nero e rosso. In questo scenario di violenza, misteri e delitti si muove Renatino, l'affascinante e feroce capo della banda della Comasina. Dall'altro lato della barricata, il vicecommissario della Squadra Mobile di Milano, Moncada, tentera di rimettere al loro posto le tessere del mosaico, dare un nome ai personaggi che hanno manovrato per un decennio le istituzioni e tenuto sotto scacco la nostra democrazia. Vallanzasca e la storia di un bambino curioso, brillante e amante degli animali, che si trasformera nel nemico pubblico numero uno, a capo della banda piu violenta degli anni Settanta. E, allo stesso tempo, e la storia del suo inquisitore, un fedele tutore dell'ordine che nonostante tutto si batte per la supremazia della Giustizia. Due destini esemplari, condannati a incrociarsi.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Unbekannte Unterschrift / Widmung; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. V srdci Sicilie sa v rokoch 1921 a 1943 odohrava pribeh lasky a smrti, zakoreneny v pode bohatych velkostatkarov a zmacany krvou rolnikov nachadzajucich sa v bezutesnej situacii. V tejto nadhernej, no zufalej krajine iste knieza - Ferdinando Licata, nazyvany u patri - pochopi, ze casy sa menia a v ovzdusi narastajuceho nasilia sa Amerika javi ako idealne utociste. A prave na novom kontinente u patri naplno vyuzije svoje schopnosti.…

Condition: very good. Ancien support de bibliothèque. Envoi rapide et soigné.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Epopej Kmotr vsech kmotru o nejmocnejsi zlocinecke organizaci v dejinach napsal profesionalni novinar Vito Bruschini. V srdci Sicilie se skryva tajemstvi, ktere nesmi byt vyzrazeno. Koreny pribehu lasky a smrti, ktery se odehrava mezi lety 1921 a 1943, vezi v pude bohatych velkostatkaru smacene krvi zotrocenych rolniku nachazejicich se v situaci, jez se zda byt nezmenitelna. V prekrasne a zoufale zemi se stane, ze jisty knize - Ferdinando Licata zvany U patri - pochopi, ze casy se meni a ze je nutne lidem, jejichz jedinym majetkem byly odjakziva ruce k praci, vyjit vstric. Hanebnost ale nikdy nespi a v dobe rostouciho utlaku ze strany nicemu spojenych s fasistickou moci vypada odjezd do Ameriky jako jedina realna moznost uniku. A prave v Novem svete se knizeti podari zurocit sve schopnosti. Zatimco se jazzova hudba marne snazi zaplasit myslenky na hrozici valku s Nemeckem a jeho spojenci, Licata objevi moznosti organismu, jenz ma v budoucnu kontrolovat veskere nelegalni obchody ve Spojenych statech. Zacina tak vzestup Cosa Nostry, tajneho spolecenstvi, ktere je natolik silne, ze muze poroucet politikum a dokonce sehrat klicovou roli pri invazi spojencu na Sicilii behem operace s krycim nazvem Husky v lete 1943. Zde, v miste, kde vse zacalo, zije jista krasna zena a ceka. Zde na ostrove, jehoz pany byli Rekove, Arabove i Normane, dojde i ke konecnemu zuctovan.…

Paperback. Condition: New.