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OverviewSicily, 1866. Ten-year-old Giacomo witnesses the brutality of a revolutionary uprising and his family escapes to the vineyards. At sixteen, Giacomo is given a one-way ticket to America. On his journey he faces threats and illness, and discovers a mysterious key, which he hides in a cherished plastic statue of the Blessed Virgin. Arriving in New York, Giacomo - now James - becomes entangled in gang wars, secrets of a stolen chalice filled with jewels, and a murder he didn't commit. New York, 1901. James now knows where the jewels are hidden, and who is after them. As the past reaches the present, his life comes full circle. An historical adventure full of mystery and suspense, Marianna Ramondetta's THE BARBER FROM PALERMO tells the story of a Sicilian immigrant who must walk a fine line between his conscience and survival. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marianna RamondettaPublisher: Next Chapter Imprint: Next Chapter Dimensions: Width: 11.10cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9784824188267ISBN 10: 4824188261 Pages: 330 Publication Date: 09 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |