I've been away from this forum for quite awhile, mostly because I'm working on a new novel and I've been busy with research and writing and my day job. But I wanted to let you all know that it looks like I'll be able to make some corrections for the paperback edition, which will be out next year. So I can get rid of that embarrassing anachronism in the first paragraph and fix several other minor errors, like the Feast of San Rocco, not San Genarro (Thanks, Sonny!). Some of the more complicated issues I won't be able to change because they'll only allow one or two word changes. Again, I appreciate the sincere criticism and careful attention. I'm glad some of you liked it, and apparently only one of you threw it in the fire. I can live with that. All best . . . Rich (Ed)