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Abbot Vella is a schemer who sets out to exploit the Sicilian aristocracy by making reference to a fictitious ancient Arabic chronicle that enhances t

Two of Sciascia's most powerful novellas published side by side: One Way or Another is a chillingly prophetic work, while in The Knight and Death a my

A string of high-profile murders leads an inspector to believe there is more to his case than mere personal grudge - but can he prove it?

Four novellas that offer a tantalising glimpse of Sicilian life, from the 1848 revolution to the death of Stalin

A collection of the best of Sciascia's gritty, darkly glittering short stories

Consider this: it could be OK to pick your nose while you're at home alone, but when you reach the point of doing it even during important talks, such