From Palermo to Castiglione di Sicilia to Alimena, Sicily holds great secrets from the past and unspoken promises. Tradition, in the form of celebrations, the written phrase, photographs, and track, reverberates through village walls. Now, gradually shaking itself free from the Mafia, Sicily is usually opening itself up to guests in ways it never provides before.

Sicilian Splendors explores the annals, politics, food, Mafia, and folks which John Keahey encounters throughout his travels during his return to Sicily. Through conversing with natives and immersing himself in lifestyle, Keahey illustrates a whole new Sicily no one has ever discussed before. Villagers, wanting to welcome travel and leisure and impart awareness of their cultural history, greet Keahey for meals and beverage and walk him through their winding streets. They share stories of well-known authors, such as for example Maria Messina, who have found inspiration in Sicily’s villages. Keahey’s never-ending curiosity as a tourist shines light on Sicily’s mythical mysteries and portrays the isle not merely through his eyes but also through Sicily’s center.