Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pick is Strangers in the Night by Heather Webb
Here is the Goodreads synopsis
It was the tumultuous romance that scandalized the world: Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner fought, loved, and lived life to the hilt. Now their unbridled story is brought vividly to life by Heather Webb, the bestselling author of Meet Me in Monaco and The Next Ship Home.In the golden age of Hollywood, two of the brightest stars would define--and defy--an era...She was the small-town southern beauty transformed into a Hollywood love goddess. He was the legendary crooner whose voice transfixed the world. They were Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra. Separately they were irresistible; together they were an explosive combination.Ava's star is rising just as Frank's career--and public image as a family man--is taking a hit. Gone are the days of the screaming bobbysoxers and chart-topping hits. Ava, however, finds herself gracing the front page of every tabloid in America. Jealousy and cheating abound, and when the two succumb to their temperaments and their vices, their happiness is threatened at every turn.As the pair ride the rollercoaster of success and failure, passion and anger, they both wonder if the next turn will be the end of their careers, and most devastating of all--the end of all they've shared.A captivating novel with a star-studded cast spanning continents and decades, Strangers in the Night brings to life the most riveting love story of the twentieth century.
I have been watching a lot of older Hollywood movies since starting to listen to the You Must Remember This podcast. It has lead to me wanting to check out some books set in this time period. This, naturally, caught my eye as soon as I saw it announced.
Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner are Hollywood legends, but I don't know much about their romance so I am anticipating that this may make me want to do a deep dive into their relationship.
I am hoping this is a read that is not only fun but inspires me to watch more classic movies. It certainly sounds like it is going to be a great spring read.
Expected release date - March 21, 2023
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