At 47, Leon, former player in the Albanian mafia, lives aimlessly in his mother|́|s basement. All hopes are pinned on the new girl at his local bar, but after running into the rat who sent him to prison as a young man, he becomes obsessed with revenge.
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The notorious Gotti family is the stuff of mob legend. The "Dapper Don," John Gotti Sr., and his son John A. "Junior" Gotti ran New York's powerful Gambino crime family and were well known for their flamboyant style and brutal ways. John Alite, a mob hit man, associate, and close...
"Featuring over 150 entries, Unforgettable Journeys Europe is a celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the continent, from cruising around the Western Fjords of Norway to hiking the Lycian Way in Turkey. Of course, the big-hitters are cove...
"At the heart of the Ottoman Empire, in the main square of Constantinople, a niche is carved into ancient stone. Here, the sultan displays the severed heads of his adversaries. People flock to see the latest head and gossip about the state of the empire: the province of Albania i...
Rudian Stefa is called in for questioning by the Party Committee. An unknown girl - Linda B. - has been found dead, with a signed copy of his latest book in her possession. Rudian remembers writing the dedication at the request of Linda's friend, who has since become his mistress...
This intimate look at the people and culture of war-torn Albania, as seen through the eyes of a child, is a "thoroughly enchanting novel" (John Updike). Masterful in its simplicity, Chronicle in Stone is a touching coming-of-age story and a testament to the perseverance of ...