“The combination of history and contemporary narrative makes for a compelling read worthy of relationship-fiction collections.”
The Champagne Letters
A Novel
Description
Perfect for fans of bubbly wine and Kristin Harmel, this historical fiction novel follows Mme. Clicquot as she builds her legacy, and the modern divorcée who looks to her letters for inspiration.
Reims, France, 1805: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot has just lost her beloved husband but is determined to pursue their dream of creating the premier champagne house in France, now named for her new identity as a widow: Veuve Clicquot. With the Russians poised to invade, competitors fighting for her customers, and the Napoleonic court politics complicating matters she must set herself apart quickly and permanently if she, and her business, are to survive.
In present day Chicago, broken from her divorce, Natalie Taylor runs away to Paris. In a book stall by the Seine, Natalie finds a collection of the Widow Clicquot’s published letters and uses them as inspiration to step out of her comfort zone and create a new, empowered life for herself. But when her Parisian escape takes a shocking and unexpected turn, she’s forced to make a choice. Should she accept her losses and return home, or fight for the future she’s only dreamed about? What would the widow do?
Reviews
“Fizzy . . . This feel-good story hits all the right notes.”
“I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end. Kate MacIntosh has bottled a vibrant and triumphant blend of past and present, balancing the lives of two strong and unforgettable women. The Champagne Letters is sheer, sparkling perfection.”
"THE CHAMPAGNE LETTERS, which sparkles like the finest champagne, will inspire you to reach both for a glass of bubbly--and for the things you really want out of life."
