Midnight in Sicily: On Art, Feed, History, Travel and la Cosa Nostra

ANew York Times Book ReviewNotable Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearFrom the author ofMandA Death in BrazilcomesMidnight in Sicily. South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. Peter Robb lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes Peter Robbhas divided his time among Brazil, southern Italy, and Australia for the last quarter century. He is the author ofA Death in Brazil, Midnight in SicilyandM: The Man Who became Caravaggio,which was aNew York Times Book ReviewNotable Book of the Year.

A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year

A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

From the author of M and A Death in Brazil comes Midnight in Sicily.

South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that-with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology-has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. Peter Robb lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.

South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture that--with its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeology--has seduced travelers for centuries. But at the heart of the island's rare beauty is a network of violence and corruption that reaches into every corner of Sicilian life: Cosa Nostra, the Mafia. The author lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.--Publisher's description Chronicles the relationship of Italy's high-ranking politicians with the Sicily Mafia from the end of World War II to the present