Lions of Sicily. The Saga of Florio

An epic saga about a renowned Italian family, beloved by thousands of readers not only for its captivating narrative but also for its astonishingly conveyed spirit of Sicilian life at the turn of two centuries. The story begins in 1799, when after the earthquake in Calabria, the Florios move to Sicily. Two brothers, Paolo and Ignazio, start building their empire in a city that is far from hospitable. The life challenges and the ever-changing surrounding world inspire the enterprising brothers to seek new avenues and invent technologies. Over time, the Florios become involved in everything that Sicily has to offer: spices, fabrics, wine, tuna, and steamships. This is a story of strength and passion, of revenge and hard work, where rise and fall are fueled by the desire to be something much greater.