A Sicilian Man

Caroline Moorehead

In 1986, the largest Mafia trial in Italy's history took place in Sicily. The maxi-processo saw 471 men and 4 women take the stand, accused of kidnapping, extortion, drug trafficking and many thousands of murders. Sitting in the galley was Leonardo Sciascia. One of the greatest European writers of the twentieth century, he had published the first Mafia novel, 'The Day of the Owl', and was widely seen by Italians as a true moral figure in a country where corruption had seeped into every corner of public and private life. This is the story of Sciascia's life against the rise of the Mafia and the devastating struggle that ensued for Italy's soul.

Author(s): Moorehead, Caroline
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 05/02/2026
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Chatto & Windus
Published By: Chatto & Windus
Book Classification: Biography: historical, political & military|Organized crime|Social & cultural history|Reportage & collected journalism|Society & culture: general
Dimensions: 242x163x30
Weight: 532
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781784745035