The Card House
The Card House by Antonio Francesca, published by iUniverse in August 2007, is a compelling narrative that spans generations, exploring the repercussions of a deadly family feud. Set against the contrasting backdrops of rural Italy and the vibrant nightlife of Las Vegas, the story begins in 1959 when twelve-year-old Angelo Angelli witnesses a horrific crime that leads to a tragic series of events, including the execution of the accused and a brutal retaliation against his family. This sets the stage for a saga of survival and vengeance that unfolds over three decades.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the narrative, including family life, mystery, and suspense. As Angelo’s son, Tony, navigates the treacherous world of professional gambling, he becomes entangled in the ongoing vendetta of the Defierro family. With the stakes rising and trust in short supply, Tony must confront the dark legacy of his father’s past to uncover the truth behind the events that shattered their lives. This edition, comprising 204 pages, delves into the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.
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From the peaceful hillsides of rural Italy to the glitzy night life of Las Vegas, The Card House tells the story of a deadly family feud that spans two generations and brings shocking personal cost.
In 1959, twelve-year-old Angelo Angelli identifies Gaitano Defierro, the powerful patriarch of their small Italian village, as the perpetrator of his best friend’s brutal rape and murder. Despite his protest of innocence, Gaitano hangs for his crime. The Defierro family kills Angelo’s mother and two sisters in retribution, forcing Angelo and his brother to flee to America-and an uncertain future.
Thirty years later, Angelo has built a modest life for himself and his son, Tony. But under his uncle’s influence, Tony becomes a professional gambler, flunking out of college and deeply disappointing his father. He masters an elite blackjack system guaranteed to beat the Las Vegas casinos and plans to make his fortune in Sin City.
However, vengeance has carried on to the next generation of the Defierro family, and Tony is their unenviable target. Thrust into the seedy side of high stakes gambling, Tony doesn’t know whom to trust. But one thing is certain: he must uncover what really happened that long-ago day in Italy if he is to survive.
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