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The House of Scorta
- Narrated by: Daniel Oreskes, Barbara Caruso
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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The House of Scorta
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Publisher's Summary
Spanning five generations, the Scorta family saga begins in 1870 with Rocco Scorta Mascalzone, the bastard product of a rape and a notorious scoundrel. Burdened by a legacy of infamous crimes and forsaken loves, its lineage doomed to struggle, the Scortas nevertheless are blessed: with pride and a relentless faith in their own power. Their wealth lies in their memories and their collective belief in the pursuit of happiness.
In a narrative both lyrical and linear, Laurent Gaude interweaves a compelling story with a timeless message and the recollections of old Carmela as she delivers her final confession to the family priest, exposing the Scortas' most deeply buried secret.
Translated by Stephen Sartarelli and Sophie Hawkes.
What the critics say
"He proves himself capable of painting a rich canvas." (Publishers Weekly)