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The Winemaker's Wife

An internationally bestselling story of love, courage and forgiveness
By Kristin Harmel
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The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel unfolds primarily in a Champagne vineyard in France during World War II. It intertwines the lives of characters caught in the peril and complexity of war, focusing on the secrets and sacrifices surrounding love and betrayal. The story seamlessly bridges the past and present, revealing the hidden truths that bind these characters across decades.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that weave romance with historical intrigue, set against the backdrop of World War II in the vineyards of France. It explores themes of love and betrayal, as well as the impact of secrets across generations, making it a compelling read for fans of layered, emotional narratives.

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Past and present collide in this moving story set amid the evocative champagne vineyards of France during the darkest days of WW2.

If you love Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore then you'll adore this beautiful story of love, loss, hope and survival.

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If you love The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper's Promise, then you'll adore this beautiful story of love, hope, and survival.

East of Paris in the sun-drenched vineyards of northern France lies the glamorous champagne house Maison Chauveau. But as the Nazis march closer and the Resistance builds strength, it becomes clear the grand house is not all it seems.

1940: When young Ines married into the famed Chauveau family, she dreamt of peace and luxury. But with German occupation comes a life of fear: for herself, for family and friends joining the Resistance, and for Celine, the Jewish wife of their chief vintner. As tensions mount and loyalties are tested, Ines will be faced with a terrible choice.

2019: Liv Kent has lost everything: her job, her husband, and the family she thought they were building. Alone and adrift, she leaps at the chance to join her eccentric grandmother on a trip to Champagne. But it's not long before past and present collide, and in a desperate search for the truth, Liv is led straight to the Maison Chauveau.

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The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel is praised for its rich historical detail and emotional depth, weaving a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of World War II in Champagne, France. Reviewers appreciate the dual timelines and how they intertwine the past and present, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The character development is noted as particularly strong, creating an engaging, poignant story that captivates readers throughout.

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ISBN: 9781787394841

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mountain Leopard Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Kristin Harmel is an international bestselling author of a dozen novels including The Winemaker's Wife, The Room on Rue Amelie, and The Sweetness of Forgetting. Her work has been featured in People, Woman's Day, Men's Health, and Ladies' Home Journal, among many other media outlets. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

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