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y separately published work icon The Trouble with Serpents single work   novel   detective  
Is part of Serpent Series Toni Grant , 2017 series - author novel (number 3 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2022... 2022 The Trouble with Serpents
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'Underneath, the tale explores the shambolic Italian political landscape as well as the escalating tensions and arrangements between the southern Italian and Nigerian mafia clans. The Trouble with Serpents is set predominantly in Italy, as well as outback NSW, Fiji, Afghanistan, Russia and Poland.

'Hiding in plain sight behind the hype of Carnevale in Venice, five mafia families meet to elect a new leader of their combined clans, the Capo di Tutti Capi. Nicholas Delarno has the right to lead, but until recently, everyone thought he was dead.

'The Commission members are curious and nervous. In a show of leadership Nicholas claims the coveted role, bringing with him a return to the old ways, values and traditions that have stood the family well for decades. Something most of the clan members are keen to embrace after the chaotic leadership of former boss Don Carlo Seta. And they are willing to sacrifice their misgivings over the new Capo’s missing years to satisfy their self serving needs for secrecy, stability and economic power.'  (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Torquay, Apollo Bay - Torquay area, Geelong - Terang - Lake Bolac area, Victoria,: Brolga Publishing , 2022 .
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      Extent: 510p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 4 May 2022
      ISBN: 9780645372311
Last amended 10 Mar 2022 11:35:32
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    Italy,
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    Fiji,
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    South Pacific, Pacific Region,
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    Afghanistan,
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    South Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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    Russia,
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    Former Soviet Union,
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    Eastern Europe, Europe,
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    Poland,
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    Eastern Europe, Europe,
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