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The Gray Fedora: History, Heritage, and a "Hero" Kindle Edition

by Jude Randazzo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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“This is going to be a great series and rival to Outlander, and I love that Starz production. I love these characters.” – Cindy Beyer, Author

This is the epic story of a young man who leaves Ireland for America in 1860 to escape years of famine, only to be shanghaied to Palermo, Sicily. It’s the beginning of the Risorgimento, or revolution for Sicilian independence. Connor Doherty “chooses” to join the great general Giuseppe Garibaldi in the war. Less than a year later, he ends up in a small town in Sicily and becomes involved in the very genesis of the Mafia, falls in love, and builds a home.

This fast-moving, action-packed story includes, heroics, a love story, and a future with promise and foreboding.

“I love this book!” – Stephen Ragu, Owner of Rose’s Bella Cucina
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    255 pages
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    August 3, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G5R1TLV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Haberdashery Press (August 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4502 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Jude Randazzo

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Jude Randazzo was born in Troy, New York but moved to Colorado with his family while in high school. He earned a degree in Economics from Colorado State University followed by law school at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A true entrepreneur, Randazzo has been involved in various business ventures for 35 years ranging from financial operations in the corporate world to the owner of a whitewater rafting company. His true passion is writing. His current book, "What You Don't Know Can Kill You", an adventure- suspense novel, was released in April 2013 and continues the story of his main character Tess Kincaid. Other Tess Kincaid Novels by Jude Randazzo include "The Omen of the Crow," a thriller that includes a plane crash, a stalker and much more. It was released in July 2012. Both books are available for purchase at www.juderandazzobooks.com or on Amazon.

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riksin
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Italy, then you need to read this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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I started reading this book a week ago and I could not put it down. I finished it today, wishing the story would continue.
The story keeps your interest and flows very well. It makes me wish I could return to Italy.The Grey Fedora was so much fun to read, especially for me as I love of historical fiction. The author developed the main character Connor’s personality and depicted Sicily in a narrative that kept me interested and enthralled every chapter. The writing illustrated for the reader a Sicilian village and the struggles between rich and poor, bringing to the surface cultural differences of an Irishman in Italy in the 1860’s. Just a darn good read!
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Suzanne W. McNitt
4.0 out of 5 stars Learn about old Sicily
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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The book was entertaining
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JSteve
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story of adventure, courage, passion; interwoven with fascinating historical facts!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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Jude Randazzo’s latest book, The Gray Fedora, is a must for lovers of historical fiction. It is fast moving and full of energy! The story begins in Ireland and ends in Sicily, focusing on the life of Connor, and the paths he is forced to take; resulting in the paths he chooses to take. It is an exciting story interwoven with fascinating historical facts regarding Sicily.

I read this book in two days and am hoping Jude continues the story in a sequel very soon, so we can not only learn more about Sicilian history but also share in Conner and Rosalie’s life going forward!
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BJ Coyle
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
Fabulous book!!! I couldnt put it down! Loved the amazing detail...i felt like i was in Italy!!!
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Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, Superb Book--and even a Tearjerker! A Saga
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
I heard about and met the author and his researcher at a CO Springs, CO bookstore. They were very gracious, but Jude's book is a masterpiece, and a must read! It's about an Irish Potato Famine young man who, to not give away the story, soon finds himself in Sicily amidst war, Mafia, love, and beauty. Sicily, a land of wine, women (almost unapproachable, the good ones), song, and political intrigue. Connor Doherty, the story's "hero," has to keep his wits about him. The last chapters were particularly moving, and set the stage for an inevitable sequel. You will never view Ireland or Sicily in the same light after reading The Gray Fedora. Both are embedded in a extremely well researched history in Jude Randazzo's book, The book is not a whitewash; it views its characters and their abodes through clear eyes. Now it's your turn to read the book. --Gene
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Gail Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Be ready to be thoroughly enthralled with this book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
I absolutely loved this book, it took me about a week to read it but only because I had to work also. It is hard to put down, it has been a wonderful journey with Connor Doherty leading the way and I am excited to see what is next for him and Rosalie and the rest of their family and friends. The best thing about books like this is that they take you places that you might never see but know all about. For me a good book transports you to the very time and place you are reading about, Sicily will be in my heart forever and I thank you for that, I am waiting for you to take me to the place of my heritage, Ireland.
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Rick H
5.0 out of 5 stars First Book I have read in 12 years and I loved it.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
Part of my family heritage is from Sicily near Randazzo and was given the opportunity to read this book. I stopped reading books 12 years ago because of my job and life, and started back up with this book. I appreciated the time frame of the story, description of the landscape, and how Sicilians live. It's easy to read and makes you smile.
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Suzanne
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must read" for anyone who loves Sicily, the Italian mainland or Ireland!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
"The Gray Fedora" is a very lively fast paced "MUST READ" for anyone who is interested in the rich multi-faceted cultures & histories of Italy & Ireland.

Jude Randazzo is a wonderful writer who is blessed with Sicilian and Irish ancestors.

Randazzo skillfully uses his ancestors' memories of Sicily and Ireland to tell the fascinating story of Italy's all important unification -- begun in Palermo in 1860 -- and Ireland's tragic potato famine years.

"The Grey Fedora" book is, without a doubt, impossible to put down after one reads only a few pages.

Anyone who loves superbly written historical fiction will enjoy reading "The Grey Fedora".
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