The Law

This novel explores the fierce hierarchical culture of southern Italy through the grotesque game of The Law. Though centered around the passionate Donna Lucrezia, the self-assured Don Cesare, and the controlling godfather Matteo Brigante, readers are asked to observe the story rather than pardon or condemn its characters. A potent metaphor for a vigorously hierarchical view of existence, The Law is an unforgettable experience that makes even Mario Puzo's works look tame.