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Marcella: Sicilian Nostra
An escape from London to the calm of the Lake District soon spirals into a world of hidden power plays and violent loyalties. Beneath the surface lie secret tunnels, billion dollar yachts, private jets, and a submarine that should never have existed. From Grand Cayman to the heart of Sicily, an empire that sits above governments begins to fracture. Its reach is so vast, so deeply tied to the flow of global wealth, that when it sneezes the markets catch a cold. Oil, grain, rare metals, energy, the essentials of modern life, all move just a little differently depending on the mood of a single family.
At its centre is Marcella. A child born in secrecy, hidden within the tranquillity of the Lake District. She carries an unknown power, a legacy, and an inheritance that could destroy her and her family. Around her move billionaires, hitmen, grieving mothers, and men raised to give orders without question.
The Donetti brothers sit on opposite sides of the future. One calm, composed, and groomed for leadership. The other furious, impulsive, and explosive, desperate to force a destiny that was never promised to him. Their feud bleeds through every decision and every continent the story touches, while five hundred million in gold waits silently on the ocean floor.
Within this shifting world stand two remarkable women. Both beautiful. Both powerful. Both defiant. Only one of them knows the whole truth, and when they face each other the temperature shifts. Two women with beauty, intelligence, and defiance stitched into them. One truth. One man. One collision waiting to happen.
And in the middle of it all sits a wedding steeped in Greek mythology, drenched in symbolism, superstition, and ancient belief. A ceremony designed to unite families and seal a future written in ritual and fate. Instead it becomes the spark that ignites everything, turning celebration into catastrophe and setting the true story in motion.
This is only the beginning. The opening chapter of a saga that spans continents, dynasties, and generations. A story of family, loyalty, vengeance, and the cost of power. A world where wealth moves silently, markets tremble at whispers, alliances fracture without warning, and love is a danger nobody can control. Perfect for readers who love mafia fiction, suspense thrillers, international crime, and the brutal elegance of The Godfather, House of Gucci, and Succession.
At its centre is Marcella. A child born in secrecy, hidden within the tranquillity of the Lake District. She carries an unknown power, a legacy, and an inheritance that could destroy her and her family. Around her move billionaires, hitmen, grieving mothers, and men raised to give orders without question.
The Donetti brothers sit on opposite sides of the future. One calm, composed, and groomed for leadership. The other furious, impulsive, and explosive, desperate to force a destiny that was never promised to him. Their feud bleeds through every decision and every continent the story touches, while five hundred million in gold waits silently on the ocean floor.
Within this shifting world stand two remarkable women. Both beautiful. Both powerful. Both defiant. Only one of them knows the whole truth, and when they face each other the temperature shifts. Two women with beauty, intelligence, and defiance stitched into them. One truth. One man. One collision waiting to happen.
And in the middle of it all sits a wedding steeped in Greek mythology, drenched in symbolism, superstition, and ancient belief. A ceremony designed to unite families and seal a future written in ritual and fate. Instead it becomes the spark that ignites everything, turning celebration into catastrophe and setting the true story in motion.
This is only the beginning. The opening chapter of a saga that spans continents, dynasties, and generations. A story of family, loyalty, vengeance, and the cost of power. A world where wealth moves silently, markets tremble at whispers, alliances fracture without warning, and love is a danger nobody can control. Perfect for readers who love mafia fiction, suspense thrillers, international crime, and the brutal elegance of The Godfather, House of Gucci, and Succession.
392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2025
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Paul Smith
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