Adriana Trigiani Livres

1978, Big Stone Gap (Virginie). Le jour où Ave Maria découvre qu’elle n’est pas vraiment celle qu’elle croyait être, sa vie prend un tournant inattendu. Cette jolie célibataire, autoproclamée vieille fille de la ville du haut de ses presque trente-six ans, voit s’écrouler ses défenses soigneusement construites durant toutes ces années. Pourtant, entre son travail à la pharmacie et son cercle d’amis, dont le timide Jack MacChesnay et l’irrésistible Theodore Tipton, sa vie dans ce petit village niché au coeur des Montagnes Bleues était déjà bien assez trépidante ! Héritage, demandes en mariages et révélations se succèdent pour bouleverser sa vision du monde et la place qu’elle y occupe.

Adriana Trigiani's two remarkable grandmothers, Lucia and Viola, lived through the 20th century from beginning to end as working women who juggled careers and motherhood. From the factory line to the family table, the two of them - the very definition of modern women - cut a path for their granddaughter by demonstrating courage and skill in their fearless approach to life, love and overcoming obstacles. Trigiani visits the past to seek answers to the essential questions that define the challenges women face today: how we hold on to the values that make life rich and beautiful, how we can take risks and reap the rewards, how to stand resilient in the face of tragedy. 'Be bold; 'be direct'; 'be different'!

Follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meeting in the Italian Alps, find their destinies inexplicably entwined as they build their lives in America.

Presents an array of traditional Italian family recipes from the author and her family and includes cultural traditions and personal anecdotes.

Set in a time of possibility and change for women in America, this is the story of a passionate young woman, Lucia Sartori, whose fateful choice of partner changes her life forever. Lucia's family honour is tested and her own reputation becomes the centre of a sizzling scandal.

Bestselling author Trigiani completes her successful "Big Stone Gap" trilogy with a story of a mother and daughter, the choices they confront together, and their struggles to let go.

Focusing on the theme of family and love, this heartwarming picture book captures the essence of Valentine's Day through the collaboration of a bestselling novelist and a beloved illustrator. The story beautifully illustrates how a family unites to celebrate the holiday, highlighting the warmth and joy of togetherness.

Set against the backdrop of Big Stone Gap, this novel weaves a tale rich with humor, heart, and wisdom. It explores themes of love, resilience, and the complexities of home, resonating with readers through its relatable characters and emotional depth. Adriana Trigiani delivers a poignant narrative that captures the essence of personal growth and the importance of community, making it a compelling read for fans of heartfelt storytelling.

The narrative explores the lives of the Castelluca family, an Italian-American clan, across three generations, highlighting the complexities and strength of love. Set against the backdrop of small-town life, it weaves together themes of family dynamics, cultural heritage, and the enduring bonds that shape their experiences. Adriana Trigiani's signature charm and drama bring depth to this heartfelt tale, inviting readers to connect with the characters' journeys and the rich tapestry of their community.

Domenica Cabrelli had two great loves of her life.The first, her childhood sweetheart: a boy from the same small, sun-drenched Italian town of Viareggio. A romance born out of yearning and shared history; over before it really had a chance to begin. Then, on an idyllic French coastline in the shadow of war, Domenica's second great love affair, which would go on to define her - a mysterious captain, with a future on the front line. Many decades later, only her daughter, Matelda, knows the true story of these two men's lives, and the secret that connects them. And, as the end of her life nears, Matelda realizes that some truths are too great to be lost. But as she works against the clock with her own daughter to unpack their family's legacy, more questions arise than answers.What was the real story of her mother's wartime years?What kept her away from Italy for so long, after the fighting had ended?And what, ultimately, brought her home again..?From Sunday Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani comes The Good Left Undone: an emotional, immersive new novel full of secrets which unfold in breathtaking turns...