The turbulent history of Post-Reconstruction New Orleans collides with the plight of Sicilian immigrants seeking refuge in America.
Antonio, a young man
fleeing Sicily after avenging his father's murder, embarks on a harrowing
journey to New Orleans with the help of Jesuit priests expelled from his
homeland. However, the promise of a fresh start quickly sours as Antonio
becomes entangled in a volatile clash of cultures, corruption, and crime.
In the late 19th
century, Italian immigrants in New Orleans faced hostility, exploitation, and a
brutal system of indentured servitude. Antonio becomes a witness to history as
a bitter feud over the docks spirals into violence, culminating in the
assassination of Irish police chief David C. Hennessy. The ensuing trial of
nine Italians and the shocking lynching of eleven innocent men ignited
international outrage, threatening to sever ties between the United States and
Italy.
Caught in the crossfire
of prejudice and power struggles, Antonio fights to survive while grappling
with his own past and future. His journey weaves a gripping tale of resilience,
betrayal, and the enduring hope for justice. Cobblestones: A New
Orleans Tragedy is a poignant reminder of the human cost of
intolerance and the courage it takes to rebuild a life from ashes.
"A phenomenal epic
account of a forgotten slice of New Orleans history for fans of Scorsese /
Coppola-type cinematic dramas such as Midnight Vendetta and The
Godfather!"
~ HFC Reviews
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Sal
Perricone, a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans with a BA (1975) and
JD (1979), has dedicated his career to law enforcement, legal practice, and
public service. Beginning as a sergeant with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s
Department, he progressed to detective with the New Orleans Police Department
before practicing law privately in New Orleans. In 1985, he joined the Federal
Bureau of Investigation as a Supervisory Special Agent, specializing in
financial crime investigations and organized crime.
In 1991, Sal
Perricone transitioned to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District
of Louisiana, where he served as Chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force and
Senior Litigation Counsel until retiring in 2012. Over his illustrious career,
he prosecuted significant cases involving La Cosa Nostra, public corruption,
and white-collar crime. He earned numerous accolades, including multiple
Director’s Awards and the Attorney General’s Award for his role in establishing
the Katrina Fraud Task Force.
An adjunct
professor at Tulane University and the University of New Orleans, Sal Perricone
has trained law enforcement professionals across the nation. Post-retirement,
he has authored two novels with positive Catholic themes, Blue Steel Crucifix
and The Shadows of Nazareth. A Brother Martin alumnus, he continues to inspire
with his dedication to justice and ethics.
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