Il Duce and His Women charts the main events in Mussolini’s private and public life, from his humble beginnings in Romagna as the son of a blacksmith to his years as the director of a leading Socialist newspaper and his irresistible rise to power, with a particular focus on his renowned appetite for women, and the lesser-known influence they had on his decision-making. The result is a riveting account that will shock and haunt its readers for a long time.

"Intriguing account of Mussolini’s private life." - The Sunday Times

"An engrossing book... a fine psychological study." - The Spectator

"The novelty of this book is its bringing together of the facts and the myths through Mussolini's passion for women." - The Independent

"Interspersed with vividly described anecdotes and scenes." - The Erotic Review

"This book offers an entertaining and informative account of [the Mussolini] myth." - The Tablet

"Roberto Olla's book is an illuminating biography... a rich and vivid portrait of Benito Mussolini." - The National

"A spicy tale. As an experienced journalist, Olla writes [Mussolini's] life with pace and zest." - TLS

"In this well-written book [Olla] has produced a vivid and absorbing description of Mussolini, which gets close to the nature of who "Il Duce" was, and curiously who he wasn't." - The Regency Magazine

"Written in a lively manner" - The Regency Magazine

"A well-done and timely work." - Booklist

"Olla provides an absorbing account of Mussolini’s self-proclaimed manful potency and ‘animal allure’." - The Guardian