There is an event that promises to blow up the boring cultural routine of Naples: the presentation of a book that delves into the succulent and dusty secrets of the Golden Mile, right where the Bourbon history hides its most murky and unspeakable passions. Friday 16 May, from 18:00 pm to 20:00 pm, Villa Fernandes in Portici will transform into a den of literary intrigue with the new novel by Marco Perillo, **“Il Pentimento del Principe d'Elbeuf”**, published by Colonnese in the historic series **“Lo Specchio di Silvia”**.
An unmissable event of this Neapolitan and Campanian cultural spring
If you thought the coast of the Golden Mile was just beaches and old ruins, prepare yourself for a shock: this book drags you straight into the Bourbon era, a riot of traditions, unbridled passions and secrets that could make even the most experienced readers blush. It is one of those unforgiving literary experiences - if you miss it, you will have to settle for banal and forgettable stories, while here the charm of the ancient and the wonders of the Neapolitan landscape are intertwined in a story that risks keeping you awake until dawn.
Villa Fernandes, that historical hole that occasionally gets noticed, confirms itself as a magma of culture and troubles: it is not only the presentation of **“Il Pentimento del Principe d'Elbeuf”**, but an explosive opportunity to dust off the forgotten stories of the South, with the enveloping prose of Marco Perillo that mixes entertainment, community chatter and a good deal of territorial pride. Don't expect a simple meeting - it's a mess of ideas that could liven up even the sleepiest spring evening.
Marco Perillo: talented journalist and writer
Naples has produced another tough guy with Marco Perillo, born in 1983, who signs for Il Mattino and writes novels that mix compelling stories with a lot of historical research, as if he were a detective armed with a pen. He debuted with the archaeological thriller Phlegraios (2014), followed by the stories of Napùl (2020), and for Newton Compton he has written essays and guides that celebrate Naples with its curiosities, legends and mysteries. Among his latest ventures, the curation of the guide Il Sogno Reale for the Campania Teatro Festival, confirming that this guy knows how to make history a dirty and fascinating business. Don't miss it, or you'll be left out of the cultural game.
Article published on May 14, 2025 - 18:00 pm
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The event seems very interesting and could attract many readers. However, I wonder if there will be enough seats for everyone. It is important that these initiatives are accessible to everyone and not just a lucky few.