Sicilian Summer: A Story of Honour, Religion and the Perfect Cassata

Irresistible and delicious, this multifaceted travelogue delves deep into summer in Sicily-complete with all the passion, power, politics, and pasta of the Italian island. After accepting an invitation to attend a confirmation in Sicily, author Brian Johnston naively expects little more than the chance to immerse himself in genuine southern Italian hospitality and, of course, the vibrant tastes, smells, flavors, and rituals of Sicilian food. What Johnston encounters and describes is flamboyant family drama, dangerous village politics, and eccentric local personalities-all while painting a fascinating picture of contemporary Italy.