The Jersey Lily

By Angela G. Kaufman

Maria, a devoted mother of two, leads a seemingly normal life in a close-knit New Jersey community. She carefully maintains a secret: her past life as a member of the New York Mafia. Years ago, she escaped that dangerous world, hoping to protect her children from its violence. However, a brutal gang war between rival families erupts, shattering the quiet peace of her present. Old enemies, seeking revenge, begin to close in, threatening to expose Maria's hidden identity and endanger her family.

Forced to confront her past, Maria must draw upon the skills she had worked so hard to bury. She becomes the ruthless woman she once was, using her cunning and connections within the underworld to protect her children. The conflict escalates as Maria manipulates her former associates and enemies, playing them against each other while desperately trying to keep her secret safe. In a climactic confrontation, Maria confronts her ultimate enemy, a powerful and ruthless mafia boss who seeks to destroy her, ultimately achieving victory by strategically leveraging her knowledge of the underworld and her cunning nature to defeat him and protect her family. The story ends with Maria and her family finding a semblance of peace, although the shadow of her past remains and her family is forever changed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FFHJ8HST
• ISBN13: 9798289544957
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"