"The Net" by Rex Beach is a tale set in late 19th-century Sicily, where American Norvin Blake journeys to celebrate his friend Martel Savigno's wedding. Upon arrival, Blake becomes captivated by the beauty of the land and the bride-to-be, Contessa Ginini, but he quickly realizes the wedding is overshadowed by a sinister presence. Underneath the charm and celebration lurks the Mafia, whose powerful grip threatens to tear apart the upcoming nuptials with murder, betrayal, and the complex interweaving of love and loyalty that endangers everyone involved.

The Net
By Rex Beach
An American man's trip to Sicily for a friend's wedding turns perilous when he uncovers a dangerous web of love, loyalty, and Mafia control.
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About the AuthorRex Ellingwood Beach was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player.
Rex Ellingwood Beach was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player.
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