Mafia Romance
niece". In fact, she had woven and refined that myth over the years to enhance her status among the mobsters. And as such, I considered it a lie that was more vanity than falsehood). Over a two-year period, we were able to go over his stories many times, and his account was remarkably consistent. I took the trouble to cross-check the facts with family members, police, lawyers and federal agents. In some cases discrepancies arose, and I have conveniently noted them. When these arise, a journalist has to decide who to believe. On most occasions, I have found myself believing Arlyne's version. Despite her masks and affectation, she wanted this book to do some good. And in her account she has le