~Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author
The Champagne Letters
Perfect for fans of bubbly wine and Kristin Harmel novels, The Champagne Letters follows Mme. Clicquot as she builds her legacy, and the modern divorcee 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?
“Drawing strength and inspiration from one of history’s most famous widows, who managed to build an incredible life, business and dynasty after the loss of her husband, Natalie slowly finds her way back to life and charts a new way forward, even when a deception threatens to derail her newfound freedom.”
“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.”