24 APR 2024 · New York Times Bestselling Author Kent Heckenlively discusses his new novel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muKjb_9i_Fo.
In a masterful tapestry of familial honor, historical vendettas, and a relentless quest for justice, Kent Heckenlively's fiction debut, https://www.amazon.com/King-Italy-Novel-Kent-Heckenlively/dp/1956763953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XAVC628UNXP8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e1xRiUUxpPPlO7MCeC2EFlYvFzr3yEuVWhnLnLwZZyFuFothNaIPJLEewO8yhlP-UNWp3RpKps3iEA15MlpHNVayzQkpnf48kepaWbBoavsQu9UN-_IsAAEa4ghj2ehZSRBeOslcaMowqh8LC9x7KcoaR9n_ksasmcaYAaL2mbRFUmuG-8S59UMfoEDWpcX0Y9erNtqbHyGEpP9Qg8FMsqIG7mzHCID_mb2-wNscj_U.2_qRximt-DMqaZZVjx3kzxH5F8ea2AMgcgIt7wE5NA0&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+King+of+Italy&qid=1713929058&sprefix=the+king+of+italy%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 (Arcade; April 16th, 2024; 9781956763959), weaves an unforgettable saga that stretches from the sun-drenched hills of Sicily to the bustling streets of San Francisco, and through the heart of tumultuous Italian politics.
 What drives a New York Times bestselling author, known for his fearless battles against corruption, to dive into the depths of historical fiction? The answer lies in Heckenlively's own heritage, a blend of personal myth and the undeniable lure of Italy's storied past. Despite the initial familial lore hinting at a royal lineage, it is the spirit of storytelling, the "never let the truth get in the way of a good story" mantra that breathes life into this novel. Through meticulous research and a profound connection to the Italian ethos, Heckenlively crafts a narrative that is as much a homage to Italy's history as it is a testament to the enduring legacy of its people.
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