The Honoured Society : The Sicilian Mafia Observed
(Autor) Norman Lewisthe best book on the Mafia in Sicily - its origins, its code of honour, its secrecy and its brutality. A chilling insight. - reveals how Mafia violence and corruption crept even into every aspect of Sicilian society, including the police and the church - and how this was only possible with the help of the American army, who gave the Mafia, by then all but destroyed by the Fascist government, the kiss of life when they occupied the island in 1943 - the perfect companion for any traveller to Sicily, and a gripping armchair read
Norman Lewis
Norman Lewis was an acclaimed British writer known for his travel literature, particularly his seminal work "Naples '44," detailing his experiences in war-torn Italy during World War II. His writing style was marked by vivid descriptions and incisive observations, making him a pioneer in the genre of travel writing. Lewis's contributions to literature continue to be celebrated for their profound insight and compelling storytelling.
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