Publisher's Synopsis
Louis Beretti: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Donald Henderson Clarke. The book tells the story of Louis Beretti, a young Italian-American man who grows up in New York City during the early 20th century. Louis is a talented musician and dreams of making it big in the jazz scene, but he also becomes involved in organized crime.The novel follows Louis as he navigates the dangerous and complex world of the mafia, trying to balance his love of music with his loyalty to his family and his criminal activities. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Maria, who becomes his partner in both music and crime.As Louis rises through the ranks of the mafia, he faces challenges and betrayals from both within and outside the organization. He must make difficult choices that will ultimately determine his fate and the fate of those he loves.Louis Beretti: A Novel is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and crime set against the backdrop of a vibrant and exciting era in American history. Clarke's vivid descriptions of the music, culture, and politics of the time bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and crime drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.