Caroline Moorhead
Historian and author of A Sicilian Man: Leonardo Sciascia, The Rise of the Mafia and the Struggle for Italy’s Soul, providing expertise on Sciascia, Sicily and the mafia.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 39min
The Book Club: The Rise of the Mafia and the Struggle for Italy’s Soul
Caroline Moorhead, historian and author of A Sicilian Man, explores Leonardo Sciascia, Sicily and the rise of the mafia. She traces Sciascia’s use of detective fiction as social critique. They discuss Sicily’s distinct identity, the mafia’s historical roots and evolution, Sciascia’s political controversies, and his literary influences and legacy.
