Title:
The Wicked Wives
Author:
Gus Pelagatti
Publisher:
Mill City Press
Genre:
Crime-Murder/Suspense
Publication
date: June 20, 2011
ISBN:
978-0-615674-36-0
Length:
299
Book
Series and number: N/A
Rating:
4
Heat
Rating: Warm
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in
exchange for a fair and honest review. I rated it 4 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed
for For Whom The Books Toll
4 stars
Blurb:
"Wicked
Wives" is based on the true story of the 1938 Philadelphia
murder scandals in which seventeen wives were arrested for murdering
their husbands. Mastermind conspirator Giorgio DiSipio, a stunning
lothario and local tailor who preys upon disenchanted and unfaithful
wives, convinces twelve of them to kill their spouses for insurance
money. The murder conspiracy is very successful until one lone
assistant D.A., Tom Rossi, uncovers the plot and brings the
perpetrators to justice. "Wicked Wives" is a story made for
Hollywood, combining murder, corruption, treachery, love, lust and
phenomenal detail as it vividly captures Depression-era Philadelphia.
My review:
The
Wicked Wives is the first book I've read that was based on a
true story. When Gus Pelagatti asked
me if I'd be interested in reviewing his book, I wasn't sure. When
Mr. Pelagatti told me a
little bit about it and I was intrigued.
The entire scheme
of murder for insurance money was carefully thought out and executed
almost flawlessly. The characters were definitely colorful and full
of surprises. I wasn't familiar with this story from 1938
Philadelphia, so I never knew what was going to happen next. The
deeper I got into the story, the harder it was to put down. Although
there were a couple of times I got a little lost about who was doing
what to whom. While reading The
Wicked Wives, I could tell Mr.
Pelagatti had done extensive research and I did enjoy his
writing style. I was totally surprised at who the real ringleader of
the Wicked Wives was.
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