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The Shoemaker's Wife

A Novel

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The Shoemaker's Wife

By: Adriana Trigiani
Narrated by: Lisa Flanagan
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The fateful first meeting of Enza and Ciro takes place amid the haunting majesty of the Italian Alps at the turn of the last century. Still teenagers, they are separated when Ciro is banished from his village and sent to hide in New York's Little Italy, apprenticed to a shoemaker, leaving a bereft Enza behind. But when her own family faces disaster, she, too, is forced to emigrate to America. Though destiny will reunite the star-crossed lovers, it will, just as abruptly, separate them once again - sending Ciro off to serve in World War I, while Enza is drawn into the glamorous world of the opera...and into the life of the international singing sensation Enrico Caruso. Still, Enza and Ciro have been touched by fate - and, ultimately, the power of their love will change their lives forever.

A riveting historical epic of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny, inspired by the author's own family history, The Shoemaker's Wife is the novel Adriana Trigiani was born to write.

©2012 Adriana Trigiani (P)2020 Random House Audio Destiny Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Italy War Heartfelt
Beautiful Storytelling • Well-developed Characters • Vivid Descriptions • Emotional Journey • Historical Authenticity
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I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. This was the most stunningly beautiful story I’ve ever read. This book deserves your time. You have to take the time to enjoy the beautiful descriptions and details the author gives that make you feel like you are a part of this story and the characters are your family. I felt every emotion with the characters from hardship to friendship to love and grief. I haven’t had a book touch me the way this one has in a long time and I’m so grateful I read it. The narration was also incredibly well done. Can’t say enough.

Stunningly Beautiful

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We enjoyed this narrative very much.It gives yet another example of the true value of the immigrants that unite America

Wonderful story telling!

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I really liked the narrator. And as a lover of less detail, more dialogue and action, I appreciated how quickly the author moved through the story. With that said, it moves QUICKLY! For example, two characters fight in WWI and WWII and those years are skimmed over very quickly. Not the best book I've ever listened to on audible, but a nice listen in the car... sweet, simple, modest.

Sweet & Simple

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I really enjoyed this story, the author has a fantastic way of threading the character’s lives as life takes them near and far from each other. Loved the opera references, NYC, northern Italy — fun!

This is a wonderful story!

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I loved every minute of it. It was recommended to me and I’ll recommend it to others

Beautiful story

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Such a beautiful story. Brought tears and heartfelt joy. I felt like I was living through all their love and heartaches with them. Has me looking closer at my loved ones and noticing all the little things that I would miss if they were gone.

Deeply Heartfelt

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Well written, beautiful story! I would recommend it to anyone! Clearly narrated. This is one of my favorite books ever!!

Loved this book!!

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Excellent historical fiction. The writing pulls you in and the characters leap off the page in charming detail.

Everything you want in a novel

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This was such a great listen! I always hate when a book ends too soon, this one was just perfect!

Loved it!

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I was so moved by this love story. Thank you so much for sharing. Love, honor and family is what life is all about.

A beautiful love story!

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