Enza and Ciro first met as children under very sad circumstances, against the backdrop of the majestic Italian Alps. Ciro is a half-orphan who lives at a convent, and Enza is the eldest daughter in a large and very poor family. They do not complain about their fate and are ready for work and adversity, the main thing is not to part with their loved ones and such beautiful mountains that can heal any wounds. But fate decides otherwise - as children, both are forced to leave their homeland and loved ones, to go across the ocean to the incomprehensible and frightening America. This is how the story of their lives begins, full of completely unexpected turns, temptations, adversity, happy moments, friendship and great love. They will have to meet and part several more times before they understand that fate arranges their meetings for a reason, and if there is something in life that can cope with longing for their native Italy, it is love. But first they will have to work hard, endure poverty and humiliation, cope with the horrors of war, resist the temptation of a luxurious life, learn the beauty of art and the value of true friendship.
"The Shoemaker's Wife" is an epic love story that spans two continents and two world wars, through the glitter and poverty of New York and the serene beauty of Italy, through long separations and short meetings. This novel can only be compared with the eternal classic - "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, it is just as full of plot twists, strong feelings and vivid characters.
Author: Adriana Trigiani
Translation: Maria Nikonova
Year of issue: 2024
Publisher: Phantom Press
Pages: 512
Dimensions: 220x150x32 mm
Cover type: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-5-86471-706-6