Mario Puzo’s iconic novel about the life of the Sicilian mafia family Corleone in America. The book tells the story of Don Vito Corleone, the powerful head of the criminal clan, and his son Michael, who is forced, against his wishes, to assume control of the family business. This gripping narrative explores themes of power, honor, loyalty, and betrayal, and served as the foundation for Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary film. The novel deeply investigates Italian-American culture and the psychology of mafia structures, revealing complex family relationships set against the backdrop of post-war American organized crime.