Mistress - The Italian way
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A dangerous affair: Revenge for justice. Power and control. Set among the power games of the Mafia and the rich and beautiful of Italy, on the island of Ponza, in Ferrara and in London. Corruption involving Italy's high and mighty: the Clan, multinational corporations. Fashion, car manufacturing, Formula One, the alcohol industry. Those who control vast global assets. Everywhere. The love between Aelita and Amos, a love that had no proper beginning and no proper end. He is murdered in Naples harbour. On his way to the ferry that was supposed to take him to Procida. She tells his story, her story, the story of their love. Fights him for their son, in England and in Italy. A modern-day fairytale that takes place in Berlin, London, Naples, Rome, Emilia Romagna, Monte Carlo. Emotional. Erotic. Love and revenge. Intelligent. Written in short, sharp prose. Creative, racy, witty. Starting with a murder that is solved and avenged at the end. A new definition of Italy: Delilah J paints a fascinating and colourful picture of corruption amongst the select ultra-powerful oligarchs of Italy that would make even Silvio Berlusconi look charming. An ending that holds a vague hope for a new Italy. Maybe.
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Delilah Jay. Mistress - The Italian way
IN THE END ..
WE: FELICIANO & I
PRIVATE JETS AND OTHER FLIGHTS OF FANCY
BERLIN
IN LOVE WITH YOU
HE & I
POLITICA & CORRIJZIONE - POLITICS & CORRUPTION
MOLISE - CAMPOBASSO
CINDERELLA THE ITALIAN WAY
AELITA
A HORSE LOVES THOSE.. IT CARRIES, THEN THROWS..
SINGLE MUM
AMBITION
LA MAMMA - ME
CENTRAL POLICE STATION, NAPLES
HERE & NOW
PRAGUE
NAPOLI - CASERTA - NAPOLI
CHARITY
LA TORRE - THE CHRUCH TOWER OF FERRARA
MADE IN ITALY
FRANKFURT - THE EIGHTIES
ROME - 2004
THE FIFTEEN LETTERS OF FEAR
LONDON
FAMILY TIES
CHELSEA
ADRENALIN RUSH
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
JUSTICE - THE ITALIAN WAY
JURISDICTION: ENGLAND
“LA NONNA” - GRANDMA
FAMILY COURT LONDON
PROCIDA
ONE YEAR LATER
THANK YOU
DELILAH J
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They could not put him on display. Could not lay him out. Too many gunshots. The head destroyed, the chest area too. There was a brief forensic examination. Nothing major. One might be better off not knowing - here in Naples. Could be dangerous. For the medics, the experts, the Carabinieri, the family, the judges, the witnesses. Yes, witnesses. Were there witnesses? Five shots in total. They made sure that death was certain. Aimed for head, chest, heart, and again. Certain. Shots fired from a Kalashnikov. The weapon of choice, here in this region. Yes, it happened in Naples. One beautiful, sunny lunchtime. He got out of the back of the black limousine. By the harbour. On his way to an appointment and on to the island of Ponza. Usually he goes by helicopter. Not today. No looking back. The driver opens the door. He gets out. Two young guys - not even masked - skilfully let their motorbikes drop to the ground, pull their weapons and shoot - first him, then the driver. The driver survives, after a seven-hour operation in the Ospedale Cardarelli in Naples. He will be unfit for questioning for a long time. According to the doctors. And anyway, what could he say - or, more to the point, what would he say? Should his condition allow. Physically, at least. Mentally, he would not want to, would not allow himself to. Mission accomplished. Fast and efficient. Two young guys, almost still boys. Slight, slender. Sixteen, maybe seventeen years old.
Move like professionals. He was not their first victim.
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Aurelia witnessed those endless phone calls between Amos and me, the preparations for our meetings, trying to choose the right lingerie, shoes, dresses, the right nail varnish.
This time, she’s happy with my arrangements. She used to read the Tarot for me every morning, accompanied by cappuccino and many cigarettes. On the way to the stables. Going riding at nine in the morning. Aurelia was a witch - you could tell by the red hair! She used to be beautiful - very beautiful, she had many men. She slept with Robert de Niro while she was pregnant. That’s why her daughter Cornelia is the prettiest of all her children. Maybe all pregnant women should have lovers. Provided they are as exciting as Robert de Niro! Three cheers for trophy men! No - I’m not doing a review of all my affairs with important men... Not now. Later.
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