We Do What We Must, Richard Robbins
We Do What We Must, Richard Robbins
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We Do What We Must
Blood, Wine, and the Birth of the American Mafia in New Orleans

Author: Richard Robbins

Narrator: Timothy G. Little

Unabridged: 6 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/05/2023

Synopsis

An immigrant Sicilian family triumphs over The Mafia in turn of the century New Orleans, just not in the way they'd planned.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2022 – Best Historical Fiction~~~This fictionalized tale recounts the story of the true life Giacona family, who emigrated from Sicily to New Orleans in the 1890s. They came to the US to escape the influence of The Mafia, only to be confronted by the same challenges in the New World.Pietro and Corrado, father and son, do what they must to defend their family and business from the dreaded Black Hand, as well as powerful organized crime families. They proceed the only way they know how, through bravery, guile, and tough choices. Although committed to living as ‘Honest Italians,’ their choices lead them down a perilous path.EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a fascinating glimpse of an important part of Americana, blending slices of true history with fiction, in a compelling story of organized crime in New Orleans.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Seraphia

We Do What We Must by Richard Robbins is a historical fiction novel based on true events. This novel, that takes place in the early 1900s in New Orleans, LA is going to captivate you and keep you page-turning to the very end. You will witness the growth of Corrado Giacona as he travels as a young ma......more

Goodreads review by Maria

"We Do What We Must" by Richard Robbins is a captivating historical novel that explores the struggles and dilemmas of a Sicilian immigrant family in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century. The author skillfully blends fact and fiction, creating a vivid and realistic portrait of the Giacona fami......more

Goodreads review by Fallyn Nichole

When you think of the Itailian Mafia, you probably picture New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas, their bloody crimes and casinos. When you think of New Orleans, I'm betting Mardi Gras, French Creole Culture, and Hurricanes come to mind. So how does the lynching of 11 innocent Sicilians that almost led to......more

Goodreads review by Lily

Great historical novel, inspired by real events. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, but it moved a little slow at times for me. I can't say I really knew much about the family or the ties Sicilians had to New Orleans going in, but this has definitely made me want to learn more. The mafia aspect was......more

Goodreads review by Robert

Historical novel concerning the mafia in New Orleans, and the Black Hand, which apparently are two distinct entities. Very enjoyable story involving a part of New Orleans history that I need to learn more about.......more

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