Sara Marsala feels completely lost after the failure of her business and her marriage. When her beloved great-aunt Rosie dies, Sara is left the deed to a potentially valuable plot of land in Sicily. Traveling to Italy, Sara must solve the mystery of her fierce great-grandmother Serafina who served as a healer for her town before being murdered. Alternating between Sara and Serafina, The Sicilian Inheritance is a multigenerational story of the heroism of everyday women.

When I discovered my Spotify account came with free audiobooks, I decided to try this fun historical fiction. Piazza presents a fascinating time in Sicilian history when the men left for better jobs and the women gained power, which they were loathe to give up. Both timelines of The Sicilian Inheritance were interesting though the modern timeline was over-the-top. Four stars might be a bit generous, but after several lame books, it was a relief to read something that captivated my attention. Plus, Piazza gets bonus points for the gorgeous cover and making me want to visit Sicily.