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1	The Leopard more books like this by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa add to wishlist Lampedusa's masterpiece, one of the finest works of twentieth century fiction, is set amongst an aristocratic family, facing social and political changes in the wake of Garibaldi's invasion of Sicily in 1860. At the head of the family is the prince, Don Fabrizio. Proud and stubborn, he is accustomed to knowing his own place in the world and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Midnight in Sicily more books like this by Peter Robb add to wishlist Much of this book is about the ties between Italian political leaders and the Mafia. One recurrent theme is the fascinating but disputable connection between rich Italian food and the mob. The author also studies the works of such writers as Lampedusa and Pasolini. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.29! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Winter's Tale more books like this by William Shakespeare add to wishlist "The Winter's Tale" is Shakespeare's most perfectly realized tragi-comedy, as notable for its tragic intensity as for its comic grace and, throughout, for the richness and complexity of its poetry. It concludes, moreover, with the most daring and moving reconciliation scene in all of Shakespeare's plays. Though the title may suggest an escapist ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Paper Moon more books like this by Andrea Camilleri add to wishlist Motionless, Montalbano waited for the surf to enter his brain and wash it clean with each breaker. At last the first light wave came like a caress, swiiissshhh, and carried away, glugluglug, Elena Sclafani and her beauty, while Michela Pardo's tits, belly, arched body and eyes likewise disappeared. Once Montalbano the man was erased, all that ... see all copies from $2.31! new only from $6.49! \| SVS
5	On Persephone's Island: A Sicilian Journal more books like this by Mary Taylor Simeti add to wishlist Mary Taylor Simeti went to Sicily in 1962 for a visit. She fell in love with a Sicilian, got married, and stayed for over 20 years. This is her magical account of a year in a place she came to love--its sounds, taste, colors and myths, its religious festivals, its foods and its people. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.01! \| first editions \| SVS
6	House in Sicily more books like this by Daphne Phelps add to wishlist This is the captivating memoir of a resourceful woman who started life anew in the "most beautiful house in Sicily. " For fifty years, at Casa Cuseni in the small Sicilian town of Taormina, Daphne Phelps has extended her English charm and warm hospitality to seasoned travelers and professional escapists as well as to writers and artists like ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief more books like this by Dorothy Gilman add to wishlist Gilman has charmed and delighted millions of readers with her portrayal of the witty and unpredictable Emily Pollifax, the part-time CIA operative and full-time garden-clubbing grandmother from New Jersey. In her tenth mystery, Mrs. Pollifax finds herself in Sicily, dodging assassins' bullets. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Blood Rain: An Aurelio Zen Mystery more books like this by Michael Dibdin add to wishlist Set against the backdrop of the 3,000-year-old city of Catania, in the shadow of the smoldering volcano of Etna, "Blood Rain" reveals Inspector Aurelio Zen at his most desperate and driven, as he undertakes a case more chilling and threatening than any he has faced before. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.41! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Travels with a Medieval Queen more books like this by Mary Taylor Simeti add to wishlist Living in the second half of the twelfth century, Princess Constance of Hauteville was both witness and protagonist in what could be considered the most exciting period in medieval history. There had been a remarkable growth in the population and in the economy of western Europe and a consequent expansion of cities and commerce. With the support ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| first editions
10	The Sicilian Vespers: A History of the Mediterranean World in the Later Thirteenth Century more books like this by Sir Steven Runciman add to wishlist On 30 March 1282, as the bells of Palermo were ringing for Vespers, the Sicilian townsfolk, crying 'Death to the French', slaughtered the garrison and administration of their Angevin King. Seen in historical perspective it was not an especially big massacre: the revolt of the long-subjugated Sicilians might seem just another resistance movement. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Blood Alone: A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery more books like this by James R Benn add to wishlist "The brash kid from Southie is still open, direct and fearless in his manner. . . . But even amid the excitement of the spirited wartime storytelling, Benn allows Boyle's experiences to change him in ways both subtle and dramatic."--Marilyn Stasio, "The New York Times Book Review." see all copies from $2.79! new only from $5.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12	The history of Sicily from the earliest times. more books like this by Edward Augustus Freeman add to wishlist see all copies from $4.56! new only from $25.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Pomp and Sustenance: Twenty Five Centuries of Sicilian Food more books like this by Mary Taylor Simeti add to wishlist A marvelous tour through one of Italy's most loved regions, this guide is filled with wonderful gastronomic history and over 100 spectacular, authentic recipes. From pasta to sponge cake to succulent delicacies made in monasteries, here are favorites from the beautiful island in the heart of the Mediterranean. 100+ photos & illustrations. see all copies from $10.24! new only from $43.02! \| first editions
14 view cover	That Summer in Sicily: A Love Story more books like this by Marlena De Blasi add to wishlist From the national bestselling author of "A Thousand Days in Venice" and "A Thousand Days in Tuscany" comes a magical, beautifully-written true story of life, love, and the magic of Sicily. see all copies from $5.94! new only from $7.77! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons: Travels in Sicily on a Vespa more books like this by Matthew Fort add to wishlist Replete with authentic Siclian recipes culled directly from the out of the way island stoves and cafe kitchens that cook them, "Sweet Honey, Bitter Lemons "presents a travelogue for seasoned travelers, and lovers of all things Italian. At the age of twenty-six Matthew Fort first visited the island of Sicily. He and his brother arrived in 1973 ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $2.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	Octopus: The Long Reach of the International Sicilian Mafia more books like this by Claire Sterling add to wishlist A shocking expose of how the Sicilian Mafia uses financial influence and ruthless violence to control the international narcotics trade. "The most definitive work yet published on the transformation of the old bootlegging and gambling Mafia into a multinational conglomerate".--The Washington Times. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.75! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Sicily more books like this by DK Publishing add to wishlist DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK "Eyewitness Travel Guides" are the only guides that ... see all copies from $2.86! new only from $10.58!
18 view cover	La Cucina: A Novel of Rapture more books like this by Lily Prior add to wishlist "La Cucina" tells the story of Rosa Fiore, a solitary middle-aged librarian, who has resigned herself to a loveless life, and expresses her passionate nature through her delicious cooking. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Sicilian Odyssey more books like this by Francine Prose add to wishlist Not long after 9/11, novelist Francine Prose spent a month in Sicily, where she encountered a violent but vibrant society that celebrates life and all it has to offer even as it has learned to live with death. In this brief volume, she describes her experiences--which included, of course, plenty of good Sicilian comfort food as well as insights ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Rough Guide to Sicily more books like this by Professor Robert Andrews, Jules Brown add to wishlist Make the most of your time with "The Rough Guide to Sicily". Written by authors with over twenty years' experience in travelling around Sicily, the book covers every region and offshore island. The full-colour section introduces Sicily's highlights, from the slopes of Mount Etna to alfresco dining in Palermo. With informed accounts and unparralled ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.77! \| SVS
21 view cover	The Almond Picker more books like this by Simonetta Agnello Hornby, Alastair McEwen (Translator) add to wishlist Like many memorable works of fiction, this surprising mystery--and love story--set in rural Sicily hinges on a single question, in this case: who is Maria Rosalia Inzerillo, known as Mennulara, the almond picker? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Words are stones : impressions of Sicily more books like this by Carlo Levi add to wishlist Over the course of a number of years, Italian writer Carlo Levi made three separate journeys to Sicily. He went on to chronicle his travels, penning a number of short essays and capturing in miniature the essence of Sicilian life: its traditions, culture and breathtaking landscape. Bringing his writings together in one comprehensive volume - Words ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.15! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Bitter victory : the battle for Sicily, July-August 1943 more books like this by Carlo D'Este add to wishlist The decision to invade Sicily in 1943 was one of the major Allied decisions of the European war. Here, the author gives an account of the campaign and thereby fills an important gap in the history of World War II. A work of military history, the book combines detailed accounts of the action with portraits of the individuals involved, and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.16! \| first editions
24 view cover	Sicilian romance more books like this by Ann Ward Radcliffe add to wishlist In "A Sicilian Romance" (1790) Radcliffe began to forge the unique mixture of the psychology of terror and poetic description that would make her an exemplar of the Gothic novel, and the idol of the Romantics. This early novel explores the cavernous landscapes and labyrinthine passages of Sicily's castles and covents to reveal the shameful secrets ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.09! \| first editions \| SVS
25	The kingdom in the sun, 1130-1194 more books like this by John Julius Norwich add to wishlist see all copies from $80.00! first editions \| SVS

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