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You may have heard of the Five Families of the New York Mafia. But have you heard of the Bruno-Scarfo family? Mafia Library is back with a brand-new non-fiction crime book packed full of information about Philadelphia's criminal organization. For over a century, the Bruno-Scarfo crime family reigned over Philadelphia before a series of internal and external events led to their downfall. Such was the power that the family possessed that they had close connections with the Five Families of the New York Mafia. Sounds fascinating, right? If you want to know everything about the Philly Mob, then The Bruno-Scarfo Mafia Crime Family is an absolute must-read. This book will teach you all you need to know about what the crime family was up to during their time in power, including illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and bootlegging throughout the prohibition era. It will cover ruthless leaders, internal wars, and leaders that ultimately turned into informants. Inside The Bruno-Scarfo Mafia Crime Family, discover: The early history of this feared and violent family. The powerful connections this family held. What events led to the first and second Philadelphia Mafia War. How the mob changed under different leadership. Which members of the family turned into informants. Regardless, if you love the history of organized crime or you are a general true-crime enthusiast, you don't want to miss this book.

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