Prizzi's Honor by Richard Condon
The book revolves around Charley Partanna, a hitman for the Prizzi family, one of the most powerful crime syndicates in America. Charley's life becomes complicated when he falls in love with Irene Walker, a beautiful freelance assassin. Unbeknownst to him, Irene is also involved in swindling the Prizzis. As their romance deepens, Charley is torn between his loyalty to the family and his feelings for Irene, leading to a treacherous game of deceit, power, and honor that could cost him everything he holds dear.
The 5205th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 96th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)