Martine Bartolomei

About the Author

Martine Bartolomei is a captivating storyteller whose fascination with the shadowy underbelly of organized crime has led her to explore the cultural intricacies of the Mafia through an unexpected lens: its cuisine. Drawing from extensive research and personal anecdotes gathered during travels across Sicily and southern Italy, she unveils the 'Honorable Society' not just as a criminal enterprise but as a vibrant social fabric woven with traditions, loyalties, and lavish meals. In her debut work, La Mafia se sienta a la mesa: Historias y recetas de la 'Honorable Sociedad', Bartolomei masterfully blends historical narratives with authentic recipes, offering readers a tantalizing feast of intrigue and flavor that humanizes the mobsters while exposing their ruthless world. A journalist by training, she continues to delve into the intersections of food, power, and history, making complex subjects accessible and utterly engaging.