Omerta by Mario Puzo (English) Paperback Book

Description: Omerta by Mario Puzo Omertà, the Sicilian code of silence, has been the cornerstone of the Mafias sense of honour for centuries. But this time silence spreads like a contagion: the silence of rival gangs, the silence of crooked bankers, even the silence of the courts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An enthralling tale of Mafia conspiracy, violence and betrayal from the legendary author ofThe GodfatherOmert , the Sicilian code of silence, has been the cornerstone of the Mafias sense of honour for centuries. Born in the Sicilian hills, omert carried the Mafia through a hundred years of change, but now at the centurys end it is becoming a relic from a bygone age. Honour may be silent - but money talks.New York - a mob boss is assassinated. His nephew Astorre Viola and the head of the citys FBI both launch investigations into the murder. But this time silence spreads like a contagion- the silence of rival gangs, the silence of crooked bankers, even the silence of the courts. The world of the Mafia is riven with greed, and Viola knows that now is the time to claim his destiny... Notes Reissued alongside the 40th anniversary edition of The Godfather. Back Cover From the author of The Godfather - one of the bestselling novels of all time - comes Mario Puzos new novel of Mafia conspiracy, violence and betrayal ... OMERT, the Sicilian code of silence, has been the cornerstone of the Mafias sense of honour for centuries. Born in the Sicilian hills, omerta carried the Mafia through a century of change, but now at the centurys end it is becoming a relic from a bygone age. Honour may be silent - but money talks. New York - a mob boss is assassinated. His nephew and the head of the citys FBI both launch investigations into the murder. But silence spreads like a contagion: the silence of rival gangs, the silence of crooked bankers, even the silence of the courts. However, the world of the Mafia is one without integrity, and riven with greed. And when money starts to talk... Hugely effective fiction ... [Puzo] keeps his pack with readers to unfailingly deliver the goods Literary Review Here is all the classic material of Mafia mythology ... spins a spell all its own The Times Puzos genius was to create a world so thick with personality and acknowledged rules of behaviour, along with its crime and violence, that reading his books becomes a seriously guilty pleasure New York Post Author Biography Mario Puzo was born in New York. He is the author of the bestselling novel The Godfather and many other acclaimed novels. Puzo also wrote many screenplays, including those for the three Godfather movies, for which he won two academy awards. He died at his home in Long Island, New York, at the age of seventy-eight. Review Hugely effective fiction ... [Puzo] keeps his pack with readers to unfailingly deliver the goods * Literary Review *Here is all the classic material of Mafia mythology ... spins a spell all its own * The Times *Puzos genius was to create a world so thick with personality and acknowledged rules of behaviour, along with its crime and violence, that reading his books becomes a seriously guilty pleasure * New York Post * Promotional An enthralling tale of Mafia conspiracy, violence and betrayal from the legendary author ofThe Godfather Review Text Hugely effective fiction ... [Puzo] keeps his pack with readers to unfailingly deliver the goods Review Quote Hugely effective fiction ... [Puzo] keeps his pack with readers to unfailingly deliver the goods Promotional "Headline" An enthralling tale of Mafia conspiracy, violence and betrayal from the legendary author of The Godfather Details ISBN0099533251 Author Mario Puzo Pages 432 Year 2009 ISBN-10 0099533251 ISBN-13 9780099533252 Format Paperback Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1920 DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Publisher Cornerstone Language English Short Title OMERT Residence Long Island, NY, US Death 1999 Illustrations none Publication Date 2009-07-02 UK Release Date 2009-07-02 AU Release Date 2009-07-02 NZ Release Date 2009-07-02 Alternative 9781409007227 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:20999144;

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