
On Writers and Writing 2012 Desk Diary
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Set in 1950s Sicily, Mario Puzo's novel follows the life of legendary outlaw Salvatore "Turia" Giuliano, inspired by a real person. The story takes place in the post-war period, where poverty, corruption, and the mafia dominate Sicilian society.
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"Kaisho" is a novel by Eric Van Lustbader, part of his series about the Japanese warrior and detective, Nicholas Linn. This novel combines elements of thriller, action and mysterious conspiracies, characteristic of Lustbader's writing style.
Nophaie, an educated Navajo, struggles between two worlds and ultimately dies tragically, leading an uprising against the whites who are systematically destroying his people. Today, it is considered one of the most important early American novels about th