Loyalty : 2023 bestseller, an action-packed epic of love and justice during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily.

Loyalty and devotion can lead to obsession and the creation of the world's first Mafia family, as seen in "The Godfather." Gaetano Catalano, a young lawyer, risks everything to find a kidnapped boy and right the wrong, while Franco Fiorvante, a lemon grower, crosses the point of no return to prove his loyalty to the Baron.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Loyalty, a complex and multifaceted concept, holds the power to both save and destroy a soul. In the captivating world of "The Lemon Grove," Franco Fiorvante, a handsome lemon grower, embarks on a journey of unwavering loyalty to his boss, Baron Zito. Despite his dreams of owning his own lemon grove, Franco faces the rigid class system of Sicily, which hinders his ambitions. Driven by a desire for a prosperous future, Franco is willing to go to any lengths to prove his loyalty to the Baron. However, his loyalty is tested when Baron Zito asks him to orchestrate the kidnapping of a young boy. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of the world's first Mafia family, as Franco crosses the point of no return.

On the other side of the spectrum, we meet Gaetano Catalano, an idealistic young lawyer whose devotion to justice is a calling. Gaetano is a member of the Beati Paoli, a real-life secret society of aristocrats who investigate crime. Joining the Beati Paoli is a way for Gaetano to fulfill his desire to make a difference in the world and fight against injustice. When Gaetano and the Beati Paoli embark on a mission to find the kidnapped boy, Dante, their quest becomes an obsession. Gaetano risks everything to right the wrong and bring justice to the innocent child.

Dante, the kidnapped boy, grows up without even knowing his last name. He lives a life filled with doubt and uncertainty, questioning his own sanity. However, his path crosses with Lucia, a girl with a tragic past of her own. They form an unlikely bond and fall in love. Together, Dante and Lucia set out on a journey to uncover his true identity, a quest that becomes a quest for self-discovery and redemption.

"The Lemon Grove" is a tale of loyalty, obsession, and the search for identity. It explores the moral dilemmas that arise when individuals are willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of loyalty and the consequences that follow. Through the characters of Franco, Gaetano, and Dante, the story sheds light on the complexities of human relationships, the power of justice, and the price of loyalty.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915798183