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“Moments are history. If you have enough of them, they become a story.”

Quote by Adriana Trigiani

Book:The Shoemaker's Wife

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The Shoemaker's Wife

This novel delves into the lives of two shoemakers, one from Italy and the other from the United States, who meet and fall in love. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows their journey as they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the societal changes of the time. more

Author

Adriana Trigiani

Adriana Trigiani is an American novelist born in 1970. Her works focus on themes such as family, love, history, and identity, with female characters at the forefront. Trigiani's novels are beloved by readers and have often been adapted into films. more

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