"The Sicilian Inheritance" by Jo Piazza

"The Sicilian Inheritance" by Jo Piazza is a dual-timeline novel that intertwines the stories of Serafina, a young Sicilian woman in the early 1900s, and Sara, her modern-day descendant in Philadelphia. Serafina, forced into marriage after becoming pregnant, dreams of education and independence. She becomes a healer, defying societal expectations and facing suspicion of witchcraft. Meanwhile, Sara, facing a failing business and divorce, travels to Sicily after her Aunt Rosie dies, uncovering a family secret: Serafina was murdered, not died of illness. Sara's journey to solve the mystery and claim her inheritance reveals a powerful story of women's resilience and resistance against patriarchal norms, both past and present.