Description
Prizzi’s Family by Richard Condon is a darkly comic crime novel and the follow-up in the saga of the notorious Prizzi Mafia family. The story centres on Charley Partanna, the ambitious young underboss and hitman who is close to becoming the first soldier in the family with a high-school diploma. As political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and deadly rivalries collide, Charley finds himself caught between the scheming Maerose Prizzi, a marriage-minded Mafia princess, and the unpredictable showgirl Miss Mardell La Tour.
Condon blends sharp humour with suspenseful plotting, creating a vivid portrait of the absurdities and dangers of organised crime. Readers are drawn into a world of loyalty, betrayal, and high-stakes decisions where even love can be lethal. With its fast-paced narrative, colourful characters, and darkly entertaining twists, Prizzi’s Family showcases Condon’s signature wit and mastery of crime fiction storytelling.
This book is perfect for fans of Mafia fiction, dark comedy, and novels with sharp, witty portrayals of crime and family intrigue.
