Adriana Trigiani: The Shoemaker's Wife

Enza and Ciro first met as children under very sad circumstances, against the backdrop of the majestic Italian Alps. Ciro is a half-orphan living 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 toil and hardship; the most important thing is not to be separated from their loved ones and such beautiful mountains. But fate has other plans—both are forced as children to leave their homeland and the people they love, setting off across the ocean to an unfathomable and frightening America. Thus begins the story of their lives, full of completely unexpected turns, temptations, hardships, happy moments, friendship, and great love. "The Shoemaker's Wife" is an epic love story that spans two continents and two world wars, moving through the glitter and poverty of New York and the tranquil beauty of Italy, through long separations and brief reunions.

Author: Adriana Trigiani

Translation: Maria Nikonova

Pages: 512 (offset). Hardcover

Dimensions: 15x23 cm