"Natalia's a favorite type of heroine because she's no saint herself, so dig in and prepare to be riveted by this intense and violent read...Natalia represents a new era in Italian culture in which women can operate effectively as authority figures. For all readers who love a complex story fraught with tough decisions about friendship, family loyalties, and justice."—Library Journal | "Absorbing . . . The corruption of the Neapolitan bureaucracy, mirrored by the stench from uncollected garbage in the streets, taints but cannot overcome the vitality of the city. Weiss renders its bustling trattorias and colorful neighborhoods with flair."—Publishers Weekly |
