New York Times Bestseller - People's Book of the Week
"A heartfelt tale of love too stubborn to surrender to human
frailties." -- Kirkus Reviews
Set in the lush Big Band era of the 1940s, this spellbinding saga from
beloved New York Times bestselling 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 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 that 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 the dance halls in
between, this 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 a dream.
