The Shoemaker's Wife
A Novel
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if a love destined from childhood could survive decades of separation and continents of distance? This epic tale follows two star-crossed lovers, Ciro and Enza, from the breathtaking Italian Alps to the bustling streets of America, testing the limits of fate and the resilience of the human heart. You'll discover how their individual journeys—as a humble shoemaker's apprentice and a talented seamstress—shape their destinies. Uncover the sacrifices they make and the secrets they keep while chasing the American Dream. This is a story of enduring love, immigrant ambition, and the powerful bonds of family that tie us together, no matter how far we roam.
Meet the author
Adriana Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction, beloved by millions of readers worldwide. Raised in a large Italian American family in Virginia, she draws inspiration from her heritage, often weaving her own family’s stories into her epic, multigenerational novels. The Shoemaker's Wife is a tribute to her grandparents' love story, a breathtaking journey from the Italian Alps to the vibrant streets of America that showcases her signature warmth and rich historical detail.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if a love destined from childhood could survive decades of separation and continents of distance? This epic tale follows two star-crossed lovers, Ciro and Enza, from the breathtaking Italian Alps to the bustling streets of America, testing the limits of fate and the resilience of the human heart. You'll discover how their individual journeys—as a humble shoemaker's apprentice and a talented seamstress—shape their destinies. Uncover the sacrifices they make and the secrets they keep while chasing the American Dream. This is a story of enduring love, immigrant ambition, and the powerful bonds of family that tie us together, no matter how far we roam.
Meet the author
Adriana Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books in fiction and nonfiction, beloved by millions of readers worldwide. Raised in a large Italian American family in Virginia, she draws inspiration from her heritage, often weaving her own family’s stories into her epic, multigenerational novels. The Shoemaker's Wife is a tribute to her grandparents' love story, a breathtaking journey from the Italian Alps to the vibrant streets of America that showcases her signature warmth and rich historical detail.
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