The main tale, which constitutes the work’s leitmotiv, focuses on Bastiano Tansu, one of the most notorious Sardinian bandits: he was nicknamed ‘the Terrible’ but known simply as ‘the mute man’ because he was born deaf and without speech.

The novel is first and foremost an extraordinary journey at the discovery of Gallura, its history, culture, and unique and distinctive landscape. Many years have passed since the release of this work, yet it remains highly captivating. The book is still reprinted and, above all, sold.