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Tony's Wife

By: Adriana Trigiani
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s and World War II, this spellbinding saga from beloved New York Times best-selling author Adriana Trigiani tells the story of two talented working class kids who marry and become a successful singing act, until time, temptation, and the responsibilities of home and family derail their dreams.

Shortly before World War II, Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet one summer on the Jersey shore and fall in love. Both are talented and ambitious, and both share the dream of becoming singers for the legendary orchestras of the time: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman. They’re soon married, and it isn’t long before Chiara and Tony find that their careers are on the way up as they navigate the glamorous worlds of night clubs, radio, and television. All goes well until it becomes clear they must make a choice: Which of them will put their ambitions aside to raise a family and which will pursue a career? And how will they cope with the impact that decision has on their lives and their marriage?

From the Jersey shore to Las Vegas to Hollywood, and all the dance halls in between, this multilayered story is vivid with historical color and steeped in the popular music that serves as its score. Tony’s Wife is a magnificent epic of life in a traditional Italian family undergoing seismic change in a fast-paced modern world. Filled with vivid, funny, and unforgettable characters, this richly human story showcases Adriana Trigiani’s gifts as a storyteller and her deep understanding of family, love, and the pursuit of the American dream.

©2019 Adriana Trigiani (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers
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Great

it was an excellent read without too much sex or cursing even though at times it was predictable. Keep tissues close.

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As always, Adriana doesn’t disappoint.

I could not put this down. Adriana’s writing brings the reader inside the story experiencing each character and scenario as if you are there. The story evokes emotion, taste, stress, every sense is touched. Love her writing and love that it enables the reader to ride along through the story’s journey in an up-close and personal way.

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Love is all we need

So joyful and so sad, like life. Well written, beautifully told, feels real! Thank you!

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The best book yet!!

I have read all of Adriana Trigiani’s book and this was the best one yet!! What a love affair!! I just loved it!!

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Loved it!

This is the third book Audriana Trigiani I’ve listened to in a month - I was hooked after the Good Left Undone and then the Shoemaker’s Wife. Tony’s Wife is fabulous and I would highly recommend any of these three books.

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loved it

narrator was pretty good. the story was great, just wish we could really hear the songs and melodies, but it is just a book. I would like to read another book by this author.

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Wonderful characters; fascinating story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The characters were beautifully written and the sweep of the story was brought enough to allow for greAt character development. Excellent narration.

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The characters

I enjoyed the story and the characters.
The characters were very well developed The performance was well done.

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Love Trigiani!

Another great story by one of my favorite authors! This one is about a strong, caring woman with a story to tell.

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I couldn't walk away

I am a huge Adriana Trigiani fan and this book does not disappoint. I fell in love with the characters and ached for them.
Enjoy!

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