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[SR: 3386640], Paperback, [EAN: 9781973269373], Independently published, Independently published, Book, [PU: Independently published], Independently published, ‘Absorbing, historically authentic tale . . . Peter Watson must be congratulated’ Observer Five years ago Peter Watson discovered at the back of the London Library a dusty volume written by a one-time member of the Pinkerton’s Detective Agency. Inside was the electrifying story of a young Sicilian who in the 1890s fled his native country to reach New Orleans, where he found employment with relatives on the dockside. Within months he was to become one of the city’s most notorious gangsters, and the Mafia had hit America. From this true life story, effectively unknown until now, Peter Watson has fashioned a superb novel of suspense. Praise for Capo ‘Exceptionally well written’ Publishers Weekly ‘A good old-fashioned Mafia epic . . . the action clips along without ever becoming frenetic’ The Times Peter Watson writes a weekly column for the Observer and also contributes to the New York Times. He is the author of five novels, including the best-selling Crusade and Landscape of Lies. He has also written five books of non-fiction, most recently Sotheby’s – Inside Story, the best-selling account of fraud, d, 7538397011, International Mystery & Crime, 10457, Mystery, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 9536066011, Organized Crime, 7538392011, Crime, 10484, Thrillers & Suspense, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<