The Florios of Sicily
14 hrs. 40 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Auchi Stefania
Author
Auchi Stefania
Narrator
Vladimir Knyazev
Narrator
Vladimir Knyazev
A breathtaking, sweeping novel inspired by the fate of a real, influential Sicilian dynasty. It captivated thousands of readers not only with its dynamic plot, but also with an accurate, vivid sense of Sicily at the turning point between two eras.
In 1799, after a devastating earthquake in Calabria, the Florio family moves to Palermo. Brothers Paolo and Ignazio step by step begin building their business in a city that does not welcome them warmly. Hardship, need, and the instability of the times force them to take risks, seek unconventional solutions, and reinvent themselves. Gradually, the Florios become those who hold the island’s most important riches: the trade in spices and textiles, winemaking, tuna fishing, and an entire fleet of steamships.
This is a story of power and passion, of revenge and exhausting labor, of rises and falls fueled by the desire to become more than circumstances allow.
“An unforgettable story of love, dreams, betrayal, and hard work in a novel brimming with life’s vibrations.” – Marie Claire
In 1799, after a devastating earthquake in Calabria, the Florio family moves to Palermo. Brothers Paolo and Ignazio step by step begin building their business in a city that does not welcome them warmly. Hardship, need, and the instability of the times force them to take risks, seek unconventional solutions, and reinvent themselves. Gradually, the Florios become those who hold the island’s most important riches: the trade in spices and textiles, winemaking, tuna fishing, and an entire fleet of steamships.
This is a story of power and passion, of revenge and exhausting labor, of rises and falls fueled by the desire to become more than circumstances allow.
“An unforgettable story of love, dreams, betrayal, and hard work in a novel brimming with life’s vibrations.” – Marie Claire
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