The Divine Odyssey: Dante's Divine Comedy Travels from Priest to Mob Boss

An antiquated manuscript acquires a new life, travelling an extraordinary path. The manuscript in question is the handwritten version of Dante Alighieri's epic poem, The Divine Comedy. Initially, it is in the unsuspecting hands of a clergy member. However, the fate of this piece of history changes dramatically when it ends up in the clutches of a notorious mob boss in New York City.

From the sacred realm of the Church to the dangerous underbelly of the mob world, the manuscript's journey doesn't end there. This hand-scribbled jewel would catch the interest of Nick Tosches, a renowned writer and adventurer. When asked to verify the authenticity of this historical gem, Tosches doesn’t stop at just that; he claims it for himself. The Divine Comedy manuscript, through a series of extraordinary events, thus finds its way into a world far removed from Dante's medieval Italy.