Capo - Softcover
THE FIRST DON
Sicily, 1879: After successfully smuggling a severed human ear past the police, Silvio Randazzo completes his dangerous first rite of passage--from peasant boy to Mafia soldier. The ear is a chilling ransom demand from Antonino Greco, Italy's most famous and feared Mafioso. But it is not until Silvio makes his first vendetta killing that he truly "makes his bones" as a worthy member of the society that values honor above all . . . and rewards betrayal with death.
New Orleans, 1880: By exterminating the rivals of Angelo Priola, the most powerful gangster in America's most decadent city, the newly arrived Silvio makes his mark in the fledgling underworld of his new homeland. As the forces of the law close in on the notorious Greco, and dangerous new players vie for Priola's territory, the cunning, ruthless, and ever more ambitious Silvio watches the path made clear for his ascension to the throne of Capo--boss of bosses. . . .
Based on fact, here is a stunning novel of the criminal empire that brought the mob to America, and the man who oversaw its bloody birth. . . .
Sicily, 1879: After successfully smuggling a severed human ear past the police, Silvio Randazzo completes his dangerous first rite of passage--from peasant boy to Mafia soldier. The ear is a chilling ransom demand from Antonino Greco, Italy's most famous and feared Mafioso. But it is not until Silvio makes his first vendetta killing that he truly "makes his bones" as a worthy member of the society that values honor above all . . . and rewards betrayal with death.
New Orleans, 1880: By exterminating the rivals of Angelo Priola, the most powerful gangster in America's most decadent city, the newly arrived Silvio makes his mark in the fledgling underworld of his new homeland. As the forces of the law close in on the notorious Greco, and dangerous new players vie for Priola's territory, the cunning, ruthless, and ever more ambitious Silvio watches the path made clear for his ascension to the throne of Capo--boss of bosses. . . .
Based on fact, here is a stunning novel of the criminal empire that brought the mob to America, and the man who oversaw its bloody birth. . . .
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover:
"Mesmerizing . . . Gives Puzo a run for his money."
--Publishers Weekly
About the Author:
--Publishers Weekly
Peter Watson writes a weekly column for the Observer and also contributes to The New York Times. He is the author of four novels and five books of non-fiction, most recently Nureyev, a biography of the Russian ballet dancer. Both Crusade and Landscape of Lies appeared on the Sunday Times Fiction Bestseller List. Mr. Watson lives in London.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherIvy Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1860660665
- ISBN 13 9781860660665
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- Number of pages438
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Capo
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Clean and tight. Seller Inventory # 082567
Buy Used
US$ 5.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The First Don
ISBN 10: 1860660665
ISBN 13: 9781860660665
Used
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. n.e. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP98882171
Buy Used
US$ 4.20
Convert currency
Stock Image
Capo
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001854108
Buy Used
US$ 8.89
Convert currency
Stock Image
Capo
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003831975
Buy Used
US$ 8.89
Convert currency
Stock Image
Capo
Published by
Richard Cohen Books Ltd
(1998)
ISBN 10: 1860660665
ISBN 13: 9781860660665
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0003613336
Buy Used
US$ 8.88
Convert currency
Stock Image
Capo
Published by
Ivy Books, Ivy Books
(1998)
ISBN 10: 1860660665
ISBN 13: 9781860660665
Used
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. B015243; 464 pp paperback, good contents, good wraps. Seller Inventory # 15243
Buy Used
US$ 12.50
Convert currency
Seller Image
Capo
Published by
Richard cohen books
(1988)
ISBN 10: 1860660665
ISBN 13: 9781860660665
Used
Rústica
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Rústica. Condition: Aceptable. POR FAVOR CONSULTE NUESTRAS CONDICIONES DE VENTA Y ENVIO. Seller Inventory # 042855
Buy Used
US$ 5.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
Capo
Published by
Cambridge Univ. Pr., C.
(1997)
ISBN 10: 1860660665
ISBN 13: 9781860660665
Used
Taschenbuch
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. 438 Seiten Richard Cohen 1998 : Peter Watson - tb - 6-70-6-L4 NU-YS5K-C7K3 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 299. Seller Inventory # 156389
Buy Used
US$ 5.82
Convert currency