Nicknamed “The Prince” due to his sharp dress-sense and superior attitude, this anonymous Neapolitan at the age of just 13, took on the Camorra.
The ghost-written memoir starts in the 1980s when Naples is ravaged by an earthquake. The Camorra, Naples’ all-powerful Mafia, pocketed the reconstruction funds. Thousands languish in rat-infested shanty-towns. One citizen has lost everything and vows revenge.
As the strikes against the Camorra mount up – bombings, thefts, exposure – no one suspects the identity of their tormentor. “The Prince” has the perfect disguise.
THE PRINCE OF NAPLES
The true story of a courageous 13 year old boy who took down the Mafia
The Prince of Naples
For Bookworms Seeking Page-Turning Thrillers
If you're into true crime stories that examine actual crimes and take you through the event in detail, this book is definitely for you.
True Crime / Historical Events
The true story relays numerous disastrous events that took place in the 1980s in Naples, Italy. Ranging from Earthquakes, political corruption, bloodthirsty massacres, bombings, thefts and a 13-year-old boy's determination to get revenge and help those who lost everything. Never a dull moment with twists and turns on every page. If you like excitement The Prince of Naples book is definitely for you.
Mafia, Camorra & Organised Crime
Following the 1980s earthquake, corruption, deceit, and more than 2000 people losing their homes brought death to many neighbourhoods in Naples. Read how a 13-year-old boy and his friends decided to take revenge on those taking advantage of the horrendous situation. Coined the 'Robinhood of Naples', read the story to find out how he did it.
Biography / Ghost-written Memoir
Nicknamed “The Prince” due to his sharp dress sense and superior attitude, this story is a ghost-written memoir of an anonymous Neapolitan who, in 1980, at the age of just 13, took on the Camorra.
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The boy is know a grown-up and would rather not reveal his name, but the story has been told as accurately as possible.
DISCLAIMER: The story you are about to read is true, some of the names and locations have been changed to protect the identities of those involved and to provide a more entertaining memoir. Believe what you will, if nothing else enjoy an amazing page-turning non-fictional thriller.
PRESS
STOMACH-SQUEEZING TYPE OF EXCITEMENT
"Provides the reader with that lovely stomach-squeezing type of excitement and hope....The constant promise that his true identity will be revealed is a hook that makes this book unputdownable. The Prince of Naples has all the fuel that any good adventure needs".
The Authors
An award-worthy combo team who have managed to create an unbelieveable story for some - yet, it's true!
Hugh Gurney
Author / Ghost Writer
A popular talent to keep an eye on – he already has several screenplays under his belt having worked behind the scenes on many theatre and film productions. He also runs drama training workshops to rehabilitate young offenders in South London; helping them tell their stories on screen in short films. With a passion to help people tell their stories, Hugh met the Prince and discovered his incredible yet true-life adventures which, needed to be shared with the world. The Prince of Naples book was created!
The Prince
Memoir of an anonymous Neapolitan
Nicknamed “The Prince” due to his sharp dress-sense and superior attitude, this story is a ghost-written memoir of an anonymous Neapolitan who, in 1980, at the age of just 13, took on the Camorra.
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The Prince has chosen to keep his identity a secret.
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