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In the spirit of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife, acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
“The history [is] exhilarating. . . . The Aviator’s Wife soars.”—USA Today
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
When Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness.
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Praise for The Aviator’s Wife
“Remarkable . . . The Aviator’s Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh’s life with her famous husband.”—The Denver Post
“Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs’ troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy.”—USA Today
“[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as ‘the aviator’s wife.’ ”—People
“It’s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.”—The Dallas Morning News
“Fictional biography at its finest.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Utterly unforgettable.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow.”—The Washington Post
“A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away.”—Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
“The history [is] exhilarating. . . . The Aviator’s Wife soars.”—USA Today
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
When Anne Morrow, a shy college senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit, a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed forever. The two marry in a headline-making wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the United States. But despite this and other major achievements, she is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her need for love and her desire for independence, and to embrace, at last, life’s infinite possibilities for change and happiness.
Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
Praise for The Aviator’s Wife
“Remarkable . . . The Aviator’s Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh’s life with her famous husband.”—The Denver Post
“Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs’ troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy.”—USA Today
“[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as ‘the aviator’s wife.’ ”—People
“It’s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.”—The Dallas Morning News
“Fictional biography at its finest.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Utterly unforgettable.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow.”—The Washington Post
“A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away.”—Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
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Review:
PRAISE FOR MELANIE BENJAMIN
The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb
"By turns heartrending and thrilling, this bighearted novel recounts a fictionalized life of this most extraordinary of women in prose that is lush and details that are meticulously researched. I loved this book."--Sara Gruen
"[Benjamin] knows how to combine research and readability. And she's given Vinnie such dignity and courage . . . that her heroine commands attention from the first page."--"The Washington Post"
"A narrative voice that is feisty, intelligent, brave, adventurous, and resourceful."--"The Boston Globe"
Alice I Have Been
"This is magic! Childhood, sensuality, love, sorrow, and wonder, all bright and complex as the shifting patterns of a kaleidoscope."--Diana Gabaldon
"Excellent . . . Benjamin offers a finely wrought portrait of Alice that seamlessly blends fact with fiction. This is book club gold."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"The novel doesn't just fill in the blanks of a literary life, but tells the story of someone who was more than a muse; Alice may have been immortalized as a girl but, as Benjamin imagines, she grew up to be a great woman."--"New York Post"
"Delivers another stellar historical novel based on the experiences of an extraordinary woman . . . fictional biography at its finest.""--Booklist "(starred review)
"Talented historical novelist Benjamin has a knack for picking intriguing, if somewhat obscure, women in history and making them utterly unforgettable. . . . In true Benjamin style, it's Anne who captures us all in this exquisite fictional take on an iconic marriage."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"What happens when you marry the greatest superstar of his time? Beneath the boyish persona of the beautiful aviator Lindbergh is a driven man, impossible not to love and yet impossible to live with. In this compelling portrait of a marriage between the naive young Anne and her world famous husband, Anne will overcome tragedies and betrayals to evolve into a strong woman and writer; even then when she has gained so much, she cannot entirely put aside the man she loves. This soaring novel of a woman's journey through a difficult marriage to self-discovery is sure to be a book club favorite."--Stephanie Cowell, author of "Claude & Camille"
"A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
" "
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair"
" "
"An unflinching exploration of the most intriguing, public, and tragic marriage of the twentieth century."--Francine Mathews, author of "Jack 1939"
" "
"Offers a fascinating glimpse into the uneasy marriage of one of America's most intriguing couples. Be prepared to question all you know about the Lindberghs."--Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of "The Painted Girls"
"The history is exhilarating. . . . "The Aviator's Wife" soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs' troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy."--"USA Today"
"Remarkable . . . "The Aviator's Wife" succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh's life with her famous husband."--"The Denver Post"
"[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as 'the aviator's wife.' ""--People"
" "
"It's hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.""--The Dallas Morning News"
" "
"Fictional biography at its finest."--"Booklist" (starred review)
"Utterly unforgettable."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow."--"The Washington Post"
"A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
" "
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair"
The history is exhilarating. . . ."The Aviator s Wife" soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy. "USA Today"
Remarkable . . . "The Aviator s Wife" succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh s life with her famous husband. "The Denver Post"
[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviator s wife. " People"
""
It s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction. " The Dallas Morning News"
""
Fictional biography at its finest. "Booklist" (starred review)
Utterly unforgettable. "Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow. "The Washington Post"
A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away. Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
""
Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband s stratospheric fame. Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair""
The history is exhilarating. . . .The Aviator s Wife soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy. USA Today
Remarkable . . . The Aviator s Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh s life with her famous husband. The Denver Post
[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviator s wife. People
It s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction. The Dallas Morning News
Fictional biography at its finest. Booklist (starred review)
Utterly unforgettable. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow. The Washington Post
A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away. Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband s stratospheric fame. Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair"
"The history is exhilarating. . . . The Aviator's Wife soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs' troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy."--USA Today "Remarkable . . . The Aviator's Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh's life with her famous husband."--The Denver Post "[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as 'the aviator's wife.' "--People
"It's hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction."--The Dallas Morning News
"Fictional biography at its finest."--Booklist (starred review) "Utterly unforgettable."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow."--The Washington Post "A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair
About the Author:
The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb
"By turns heartrending and thrilling, this bighearted novel recounts a fictionalized life of this most extraordinary of women in prose that is lush and details that are meticulously researched. I loved this book."--Sara Gruen
"[Benjamin] knows how to combine research and readability. And she's given Vinnie such dignity and courage . . . that her heroine commands attention from the first page."--"The Washington Post"
"A narrative voice that is feisty, intelligent, brave, adventurous, and resourceful."--"The Boston Globe"
Alice I Have Been
"This is magic! Childhood, sensuality, love, sorrow, and wonder, all bright and complex as the shifting patterns of a kaleidoscope."--Diana Gabaldon
"Excellent . . . Benjamin offers a finely wrought portrait of Alice that seamlessly blends fact with fiction. This is book club gold."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"The novel doesn't just fill in the blanks of a literary life, but tells the story of someone who was more than a muse; Alice may have been immortalized as a girl but, as Benjamin imagines, she grew up to be a great woman."--"New York Post"
"Delivers another stellar historical novel based on the experiences of an extraordinary woman . . . fictional biography at its finest.""--Booklist "(starred review)
"Talented historical novelist Benjamin has a knack for picking intriguing, if somewhat obscure, women in history and making them utterly unforgettable. . . . In true Benjamin style, it's Anne who captures us all in this exquisite fictional take on an iconic marriage."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"What happens when you marry the greatest superstar of his time? Beneath the boyish persona of the beautiful aviator Lindbergh is a driven man, impossible not to love and yet impossible to live with. In this compelling portrait of a marriage between the naive young Anne and her world famous husband, Anne will overcome tragedies and betrayals to evolve into a strong woman and writer; even then when she has gained so much, she cannot entirely put aside the man she loves. This soaring novel of a woman's journey through a difficult marriage to self-discovery is sure to be a book club favorite."--Stephanie Cowell, author of "Claude & Camille"
"A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
" "
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair"
" "
"An unflinching exploration of the most intriguing, public, and tragic marriage of the twentieth century."--Francine Mathews, author of "Jack 1939"
" "
"Offers a fascinating glimpse into the uneasy marriage of one of America's most intriguing couples. Be prepared to question all you know about the Lindberghs."--Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of "The Painted Girls"
"The history is exhilarating. . . . "The Aviator's Wife" soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs' troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy."--"USA Today"
"Remarkable . . . "The Aviator's Wife" succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh's life with her famous husband."--"The Denver Post"
"[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as 'the aviator's wife.' ""--People"
" "
"It's hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction.""--The Dallas Morning News"
" "
"Fictional biography at its finest."--"Booklist" (starred review)
"Utterly unforgettable."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow."--"The Washington Post"
"A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
" "
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair"
The history is exhilarating. . . ."The Aviator s Wife" soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy. "USA Today"
Remarkable . . . "The Aviator s Wife" succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh s life with her famous husband. "The Denver Post"
[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviator s wife. " People"
""
It s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction. " The Dallas Morning News"
""
Fictional biography at its finest. "Booklist" (starred review)
Utterly unforgettable. "Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow. "The Washington Post"
A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away. Kate Alcott, author of "The Dressmaker"
""
Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband s stratospheric fame. Isabel Wolff, author of "A Vintage Affair""
The history is exhilarating. . . .The Aviator s Wife soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy. USA Today
Remarkable . . . The Aviator s Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh s life with her famous husband. The Denver Post
[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as the aviator s wife. People
It s hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction. The Dallas Morning News
Fictional biography at its finest. Booklist (starred review)
Utterly unforgettable. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow. The Washington Post
A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away. Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband s stratospheric fame. Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair"
"The history is exhilarating. . . . The Aviator's Wife soars. . . . Anne Morrow Lindbergh narrates the story of the Lindberghs' troubled marriage in all its triumph and tragedy."--USA Today "Remarkable . . . The Aviator's Wife succeeds [in] putting the reader inside Anne Lindbergh's life with her famous husband."--The Denver Post "[This novel] will fascinate history buffs and surprise those who know of her only as 'the aviator's wife.' "--People
"It's hard to quit reading this intimate historical fiction."--The Dallas Morning News
"Fictional biography at its finest."--Booklist (starred review) "Utterly unforgettable."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow."--The Washington Post "A story of both triumph and pain that will take your breath away."--Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker
"Melanie Benjamin inhabits Anne Morrow Lindbergh completely, freeing her from the shadows of her husband's stratospheric fame."--Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair
Melanie Benjamin is a pseudonym for Melanie Hauser, who has written two contemporary novels. She is the author of the nationally bestselling Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb. Benjamin lives in Chicago, where she is at work on her next historical novel.
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