Summary
Heather Webb: Strangers in the Night
Author of the novel *Roden's Lover* Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner The most powerful love story of the twentieth century In the golden age of Hollywood, the two biggest stars marked an era, but also opposed it. Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner loved, fought and lived life to the fullest. She was a beauty from the American South who became a Hollywood goddess of love. He was a legendary singer whose voice captivated the world. Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra. Individually irresistible, together impossible. Ava's career takes off just as Frank's success and image as a family man begin to fade. While Ava appears daily on the covers of American tabloids, Franko is followed by days of fiery fan euphoria and reign at the top of the charts. Jealousy and deception constantly threaten their relationship, and when they succumb to their own nature and vices, their happiness comes into question. Going through dizzying highs and painful lows, through passion and rage, they will wonder if they face the inevitable end of their careers or, even more terrifying, the loss of everything they had.
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