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Mafia Princess by Marisa Merico

Mafia Princess is the autobiography of the daughter of one of Italy’s most notorious Mafia Godfathers. Born to an English mother, Marisa turned her back on the quiet life living in Blackpool, England to join her father who had spent years trying to tempt her to Italy. Arriving in Milan, Marisa had no idea that she was returning to the heart of one of the most notorious drugs, arms and money laundering empires in the world.

At first her father shielded her from the family operations and Marisa was overwhelmed by the attention and gifts he lavished on her. To her, he was all powerful, sophisticated and loving. She was dazzled by him and knew he would do anything for her. Then, the temptation of a new recruit proved too great and she was drawn ever deeper in the family’s brutal regime, witnessing things she was to scared to believe.

Then when she fell in love with and eloped with her father’s chief henchman, her father decided she was ready to be initiated into the true nature of the family business. Suddenly, Marisa knew that there was also no limit to what her father would expect her to do for him. She knew it was wrong and wanted to get out but had no idea how to break the sacred Cosa Nostra.

Suddenly, when it seemed she was trapped in a life of crime, her aunt revealed everything to the authorities and Marisa, her father and 90 other members of the DiGiovine family were imprisoned and caught up in a six month trial that gripped Italy.

Marisa’s extraordinary story gives readers insight into the world of a mafia family in a powerful account of one woman’s life. It is the story of shocking violence, dangerous betrayals and enduring love.

Marisa is now out of prison and lives in Blackpool, England while awaiting the outcome of her extradition hearing which could result in her returning to Italy to serve the remainder of her sentence.

This is an excellent read for anyone who is interested in true crime drama and finding out what La Cosa Nostra is really like.

RRP $36.99
Published and distributed by HarperCollins Publishers
 

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