Summary
Kate Macintosh: Letters from Champagne
Much more than a story about sparkling wine. The story of a heroine whose legacy will inspire many young women. In 1805 in Reims, Barb Nicole Clicquot lost her beloved husband, but she was determined to realize a common dream - to create the largest champagne company in France, which is still called by her new identity as a widow: Veuve Clicquot. As the Russians prepare to invade her country, as competitors vie to steal her customers, and the court politics of the Napoleonic era further complicate everything, Barb must overcome hardships and challenges to save herself and her winery. Present: Still devastated after her divorce, Natalie Taylor flees Chicago for Paris. At a book stand near the Seine, she finds the published letters of the widow Clicco and uses them as inspiration for her own exit from her comfort zone and changes in her life in which she will be stronger and more confident. However, after her escape to Paris turns into something completely unbelievable and unexpected, she is forced to make a decision. Should she accept her losses and return home or fight for the future she only dreamed of until then? What will Widow Clico do? "Kate McIntosh's book is full of excitement, history and capable women. You'll discover a lot about wines and maybe even about yourself." - British Columbia Review "This blend of history and the present has created a compelling read that deserves a place in your library." - Booklist "A wonderful story about women that will be enjoyed by both fiction lovers and French wine lovers." – Library Journal "An inspiring story that hits the right chords." – Publishers Weekly
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