Sicily captured on canvas. Renato Guttuso’s iconic “La Vuccirìa.” (1974)

She’s fierce. She’s fearless. She’s Sicilian. And now… she’s at Target.

“Siciliana” is officially available online at Target.

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The old kingdom of Sicily isn’t a fairytale…it’s a battleground for freedom.

If you’ve ever felt the fire of history calling you back, if you crave stories of family, defiance, and vengeance—this novel was written for you.

Are you ready to begin?

From the Greeks to the Arabs to the Normans, Palermo is a treasure trove of cultural history. Walking through the streets and alleyways, I felt like Indiana Jones marveling at the architectural echoes of these ancient civilizations.

One woman’s courage. A nation’s destiny. The revolution has begun.

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🌋⚔️ In an age of forbidden knights, forgotten fortresses, and fallen kings, the Kingdom of Sicily called out for a great protector. Aetna Vespiri became “Siciliana,” forged in the flames of rebellion. Her courage will change Sicily forever.

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Inspired by actual events, “Siciliana” is an unforgettable historical epic novel that unfurls in the tradition of great works of Sicilian literature such as Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s “The Leopard” (now a 6-part series coming to Netflix).

🌋⚔️ In an age of forbidden knights, forgotten fortresses, and fallen kings, the Kingdom of Sicily called out for a great protector. Aetna Vespiri became “Siciliana,” forged in the flames of rebellion. Her courage will change Sicily forever.

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Photo from a reader in Agrigento, Sicily. Nothing like perusing “Siciliana” in the motherland. 🌋⚔️

Are you part of a Book Club and want to make “Siciliana” your next read? Save this handy Book Club Guide with questions and topics for discussion at your next book club meeting.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄🐙, especially in the kitchen with dad. This is how we bring traditional Sicilian Christmas flavors to the table—with panelli, pasta with ruby sauce, octopus, and sweet treats like cassatini and cannoli. Buon Natale to all my fellow foodies out there.

“I'd much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size zero.” — Sophia Loren 🍝🍷

People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spider's webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go.

Brb, spending my holidays in the medieval kingdom of Sicily…🎅

The perfect stocking-stuffer for the book lover in your family.

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“No matter what tools you use to create,
the true instrument is you.
And through you,
all comes into focus.
The ability to look deeply is the root of creativity.
To see past the ordinary and mundane
and get to what might otherwise be invisible.”

—Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being

"Treviso explores a fascinating and tumultuous time in Sicily’s history, the Sicilian Vespers of 1282, through the deeds and misdeeds of a colorful cast of fictional characters." — Fra Noi

🌋⚔️ “This vigorous retelling of a 13th century Sicilian revolution will dazzle fans of historical fiction...who will find much here to relish, tremble at, and in the end cheer.” — Booklife by Publisher's Weekly | Available everywhere you buy your books online.

“This is a classic SWASHBUCKLER in the tradition of Dumas or Sabatini. It was thoroughly enjoyable and would make a great movie...” — Goodreads Review

🌋⚔️ In an age of forbidden knights, forgotten fortresses, and fallen kings, the Kingdom of Sicily called out for a great protector. Aetna Vespiri became “Siciliana,” forged in the flames of rebellion. Her courage will change Sicily forever.

#Siciliana #Sicily #Italy

To kill an Italian vampire you need to drive a panini through its heart. Sounds easy but the process is pane-staking. 🥖🧛‍♂️

Asking ChatGPT: “Based on what you know about me, draw me a picture of what you think my current life looks like.”

🌋⚔️ Aetna Vespiri stood at the edge of Mount Etna, staring into the fiery heart of Sicily’s greatest force of destruction and renewal.

Aetna was no longer just a warrior—she was the lava.

She was the rebirth of a new era.

She was "Siciliana."

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🌋⚔️ Aetna Vespiri is a force forged from the fiery depths of her homeland, where ancient mountains smolder and spirits burn with defiance. She doesn’t bend or break; her mind is as unyielding as the volcanic peaks of Sicily itself.

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Thank you. 🌋⚔️

🌋⚔️ Palermo, 1282. Aetna Vespiri is a force forged from the fiery depths of her homeland, where ancient mountains smolder and spirits burn with defiance. She doesn’t bend or break; her mind is as unyielding as the volcanic peaks of Sicily itself.

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Pasta al Forno. ❤️

Pasta with peas is always a good idea. 👑

🌋⚔️ From the light, she draws compassion, born from her love for Sicily and its people. But it’s the darkness—the hardships, betrayals, and sacrifices—that forges her resilience, a strength as unyielding as the island's ancient volcano.

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"Siciliana is a historical thriller that delivers gore with gusto and a heroine who is more than any man can handle....Readers will relish this fun medieval yarn...A captivating tale of heroism and an ode to Sicilian history." — BookTrib

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🌋⚔️ In an age of forbidden knights, forgotten fortresses, and fallen kings, the Kingdom of Sicily called out for a great protector. Aetna Vespiri became “Siciliana,” forged in the flames of rebellion. Her courage will change Sicily forever.

#Siciliana #Sicily #Italy