Corleone: A Tale of Sicily

"Corleone: A Tale of Sicily" by F. Marion Crawford is a story set in Sicily, where the aristocratic Saracinesca family lives. The book focuses on two brothers, Orsino and Ippolito, who are trying to figure out their places in the world. Orsino is unhappy with his life of leisure and thinks about past loves and enemies, while Ippolito finds peace in music and religion. They don't always agree, but their family, especially their mother, Corona Saracinesca, is very important to them. The story also teases the arrival of the Pagliuca family, who might shake things up as the brothers navigate duty, love, and what they want out of life, all while dealing with what society expects from them.