1870s Sicily. Much to the displeasure of Vigàta's stubborn populace, the town has just been unified under the Kingdom of Italy. The regional representative from the Italian government is hell-bent on producing a mediocre opera, The Brewer of Preston, in their new municipal theater and the Vigàtese are revving up to wreak havoc on opening night.
General Note
Translated from the Italian.
"Originally published in Italian as Il birraio di Preston by Sellerio Editore, Palermo"--Title page verso.