THE RECIPE
This is a story about life and violence of the Mafia during the rough times in Brooklyn, New York. It is a journey through the Italian culture from 1920 to the present day. The story begins with the challenging years during The Great Depression…
After the brutal murders of Sal and Anna Santorini, their son, Joey, moves in with the Leonardo Bonino family, where he is treated like a member of the family. Leo’s own son, Frankie becomes inseparable with Joey as ‘brothers’ watching the other’s back.
Trouble starts when a man, who calls himself Whitey, demands protection money from Leo’s shoe shop. Leo knew the larger, more profitable businesses were expected to pay insurance against accidents but until Whitey, the smaller business had been left alone. Determined not to pay, Leo and his sons come up with a plan.
With the help from a new Brooklyn Mafia family, Frankie Bonino comes to respect the cunning moves of the new boss. Illegal or not, he becomes embroiled in the methods of revenge and thinking. From his father's teachings to the methods learned from this Mafia boss, Frankie finds his way of life
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THE RECIPE
This is a story about life and violence of the Mafia during the rough times in Brooklyn, New York. It is a journey through the Italian culture from 1920 to the present day. The story begins with the challenging years during The Great Depression…
After the brutal murders of Sal and Anna Santorini, their son, Joey, moves in with the Leonardo Bonino family, where he is treated like a member of the family. Leo’s own son, Frankie becomes inseparable with Joey as ‘brothers’ watching the other’s back.
Trouble starts when a man, who calls himself Whitey, demands protection money from Leo’s shoe shop. Leo knew the larger, more profitable businesses were expected to pay insurance against accidents but until Whitey, the smaller business had been left alone. Determined not to pay, Leo and his sons come up with a plan.
With the help from a new Brooklyn Mafia family, Frankie Bonino comes to respect the cunning moves of the new boss. Illegal or not, he becomes embroiled in the methods of revenge and thinking. From his father's teachings to the methods learned from this Mafia boss, Frankie finds his way of life
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THE RECIPE

THE RECIPE

by Joseph Parente
THE RECIPE

THE RECIPE

by Joseph Parente

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Overview

This is a story about life and violence of the Mafia during the rough times in Brooklyn, New York. It is a journey through the Italian culture from 1920 to the present day. The story begins with the challenging years during The Great Depression…
After the brutal murders of Sal and Anna Santorini, their son, Joey, moves in with the Leonardo Bonino family, where he is treated like a member of the family. Leo’s own son, Frankie becomes inseparable with Joey as ‘brothers’ watching the other’s back.
Trouble starts when a man, who calls himself Whitey, demands protection money from Leo’s shoe shop. Leo knew the larger, more profitable businesses were expected to pay insurance against accidents but until Whitey, the smaller business had been left alone. Determined not to pay, Leo and his sons come up with a plan.
With the help from a new Brooklyn Mafia family, Frankie Bonino comes to respect the cunning moves of the new boss. Illegal or not, he becomes embroiled in the methods of revenge and thinking. From his father's teachings to the methods learned from this Mafia boss, Frankie finds his way of life

Product Details

BN ID: 2940014773409
Publisher: Joe Parente
Publication date: 06/06/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 328
File size: 535 KB

About the Author

Starting out on stage as an actor, he became a professional in leading parts in
“A View From the Bridge”
“Artichoke” and “The Heiress”.
He studied the arts in college as well the early days at high school. Active in writing, he has been chosen several times to be in the top five at Bookrix. He writes poetry and novels and now lives on the beautiful Oregon coast. He has been working on a stage play and other stories soon to come your way.

I wish to thank all my readers and those new ones to come. Joe Parente


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