{"title":"Mario Puzo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Puzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for his gripping portrayals of crime and power, weaving tales that plunge into the dark, complex world of the Mafia. His novels, including the iconic \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e, explore loyalty, family ties, and the moral ambiguities that define those living by their own codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond crime, Puzo’s storytelling draws readers into rich narratives filled with passion and intricate characters, blending elements of romance and general fiction. His works offer a compelling mix of drama and suspense, capturing the human struggles behind the veneer of crime and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-godfather-by-mario-puzo-9780099528128","title":"The Godfather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic mafia tale - reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its first publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic novel that inspired 'the greatest crime film of all time'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer - his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut no man can stay on top forever, not when he has enemies on both sides of the law. As the ageing Vito Corleone nears the end of a long life of crime, his sons must step up to manage the family business. Sonny Corleone is an old hand, while World War II veteran Michael Corleone is unused to the world of crime and reluctant to plunge into the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the police and ruthless rival crime lords scent blood in the water. If the Corleone family is to survive, it needs a ruthless new don. But the price of success in a violent life may be too high to bear...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA modern masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e is a searing portrayal of the 1940s criminal underworld. Still shocking long after its initial publication, this compelling tale of blackmail, murder and family values is a true classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46215650377964,"sku":"9780099528128","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099528128.jpg?v=1740519921"},{"product_id":"the-sicilian-by-mario-puzo-9780099580799","title":"The Sicilian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequel to Puzo's epic and brutal Mafia classic \u003cem\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/em\u003e, once again Puzo brings the history of the Corleone family to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Corleone's exile in Sicily is ending, but on the instructions of his father, The Godfather, he must bring back to him the young man known as Salvatore Giuliano—if he can find him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt sea amid the treacheries of a brutal and unfamiliar land, Michael must find a way through the labyrinthine deceits that surround him, while Giuliano prepares himself for a final confrontation with Don Croce, Capo di Capi of the Sicilian Mafia. 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