Murder In Matera

A True Story of Passion, Family, and Forgiveness in Southern Italy

De: Helene Stapinski

Narrado por: Helene Stapinski

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No Such Thing as an Original Sin?

A story generations in the making, “Murder in Matera” explores the author’s obsession with a lurid event from long ago that may have permanently corrupted her family tree. In this compelling follow-up to “Five-Finger Discount,” Helene Stapinski heads to Southern Italy to investigate the crime of passion that brought her forebears to America and marked her great-great grandmother a murderer. Soon, new discoveries lead Stapinski to imagine in vivid detail how the drama unfolded, and the book reveals itself to be a marriage of historical mystery with clever travelogue, plus an engaging extended mediation on the nature of wrongdoing and redemption.

Interesting story about unraveling the family lore

A story that reveals some of the practices of days gone by in Italy. Enjoyed how the facts eventually came to light.

A murder mystery, but so much more

This is a beautifully woven tale of a family legend and it’s historical background in a unique part of Italy. Not your first 5 visits kind of stop. Helene stapinski has given me the desire to visit that area, and a realistic story of life in the old countries, regardless of nationality. I had a bit of trouble early on with the author’s Jersey accent ( audible) but loved how she flipped into Italian, without losing that Jersey twang. I finally found it endearing and truly enjoyed the book. I have chosen it for my book club in January and hope to create a recipe or 2 from the book, to keep the Southern Italian theme.
Enjoy fellow readers!

Really enjoyed this audio book!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! It was well-read and of great personal interest, as I am recently intrigued by what type of lives my own ancestors may have led in Calabria.