"A blazing epic of countless twists and turns, detailing one of the most influential Sicilian dynasties of the last two centuries." — Le Figaro

"Auci’s colorful work ... [is] a compelling combination of historical sweep and family drama" — Kirkus Reviews

Stefania Auci, a Trapani-born, Palermo-adopted teacher, is author of The Florios of Sicily, a literary sensation that went on to sell over 1,500,000 copies in Italy alone before being published in over 40 countries and forming the basis of The Lions of Sicily, a successful series available on Disney+ and Hulu. 

Katherine Gregor translates from Italian and French. Recent credits include Caroline Lamarche’s The Memory of the Air and Oriana Ramunno’s Ashes in the Snow.