Feuds, Fragility And Family Ties Form A Recipe For Intrigue In Linda Lo Scuro’s Novel “The Sicilian Woman’s Daughter”
Thursday 27 November, 2025 – After a successful retirement in a smart part of London, Mary has long since made peace with her traumatic Italian past. However, it seems that Sicily is not yet finished with her.
When trouble finds Mary’s family, she is forced to return to the village in Sicily – and the demons that reside there – in order to help her scheming aunt, who is always cooking up revenge alongside her famous lasagnas and éclairs.
As Mary confronts her past, she is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about her present and the life she thought she had escaped among the lemon groves and abuse. Re-examining her life, Mary realizes that fixing the broken parts of herself is the only way to find true peace.
In her novel, “The Sicilian Woman’s Daughter,” Linda Lo Scuro expertly weaves together intrigue and imagery in a poignant tale of family, friendships, and old mafia ties. Filled with love, laughter, and devilry, this stunning novel is impossible to put down.
The book has received rave reviews from critics, with the Midwest Book Review stating, “An extraordinary and inherently riveting read from beginning to end,” and recommending it for community library Contemporary General Fiction collections. A librarian from Canada also praised the book, stating, “It was fascinating to read about how different her lives were depending on where she was or who she was that day. This is an addictive read from page one to last and thoroughly enjoyable. Great book!”
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