Membership is free & gives you access to book giveaways, author chats & your private, free book club page. DRINK. Learn how your comment data is processed. Xx, Your email address will not be published. Set in France's historic champagne vineyards, The Winemaker's Wife begins with rising anxiety about the Nazi's arrival to Maison Chauveau in 1940. Publisher. Kristin Harmel. It’s pensive, moving, and thoroughly absorbing and a fantastic choice for historical fiction fans and book clubs everywhere. Photograph by Phil Art Studio, Reims, France. The Winemaker's Wife (eBook) : Harmel, Kristin : From the author of the "engrossing" ( People ) and "poignant" (Booklist) international bestseller The Room on Rue Amélie comes a remarkable and moving story of love, danger, and betrayal: two women in France in the darkest days of World War II and another in present-day America on a quest to uncover the secret that connects them. The Winemaker’s Wife is, ultimately, a story about life, love, loss, deception, determination, perseverance, resistance efforts, intricacies of winemaking, and the importance of forgiveness. It’s almost the, #BookReview The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel @kristinharmel @GalleryBooks @SimonSchusterCA, It’s Monday (August 12, 2019)! I really enjoyed the first book in the Bourbon Street Boys series and this one was just as good. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. Much of The Winemaker's Wife revolves around characters being complacent in a time of crisis; therefore, it's easy for one to be willfully blind to what's really happening. The Winemaker's Wife (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. It begins in 1940 as W... (read more), France, wine, WWII, present day, and love - all of this wrapped into one amazing, difficult-to-put-down read. The Winemaker's Wife (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : "At the dawn of the Second World War, Ines is the young wife of Michel, owner of the House of Chauveau, a small champagne winery nestled among rolling vineyards near Reims, France. Liv has her own struggles, including dealing with … When Céline recklessly follows her heart in one desperate bid for happiness, and Inès makes a dangerous mistake with a Nazi collaborator, they risk the lives of those they love—and the champagne house that ties them together. Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. The Winemaker’s Wife is by Kristin Harmel. Most of it is set on the vineyard of Chauveau. New York, 2019: Liv Kent has just lost everything when her eccentric French grandmother shows up unannounced, insisting on a trip to France. The Winemaker's Wife (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : "Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. #IMWAYR #Books #Reading #TBRList, #BlogTour #BookReview Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan @KendallRyan1. Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Fiction Historical. Date. This novel is set during World War II in the Champagne region of France near the city of Reims. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. © 2003 - 2017 BookMovement, LLC. This is a very interesting and intriguing story. Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. Not a member? When past and present finally collide, Liv finds herself on a road to salvation that leads right to the caves of the Maison Chauveau. It is flirty, fun, and packed full ... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The characters had a lot to go through during WWII and love, betrayal and hardships are through out this book. The Winemaker's Wife (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : "Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. Required fields are marked *. This is a steamy, contemporary romance novel. This novel is available now. Her latest, THE WINEMAKER'S WIFE, is coming in August 2019 from Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster. Bestselling author Kristin Harmel talks about her new novel, THE WINEMAKER'S WIFE--including the true story of how champagne houses like Moet & Chandon participated in … Are there other times in history where this same observation applies? The Winemaker's Wife (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. This is a great mystery. Members, please login. Inès fears they'll be exposed, but for Céline, half-Jewish wife of Chauveau's chef de cave, the risk is even greater--rumors abound of Jews being shipped east to an unspeakable fate. Told from multiple perspectives and in a dual timeline format, THE WINEMAKER’S WIFE is the story of Michel Chauveau, who is the owner of the fictional Maison Chauveau, a champagne house in the heart of the champagne and winemaking region near Reims. And although this wasn't my favourite, it was a good read. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. Kristin Harmel’s, The Winemaker’s Wife focuses on two winemaking couples involved in the French resistance and how their lives impact a woman in present day. Pick up a copy from your favourite retailer or from one of the following links. Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 3 members. The novel takes place in Champagne, France, in the wine country. Inès fears they’ll be exposed, but for Céline, half-Jewish wife of Chauveau’s chef de cave, the risk is even greater—rumors abound of Jews being shipped east to an unspeakable fate. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Recommended to book clubs by 3 of 3 members. Book Reviews, Author Interviews, Guest Posts, Ratings, and More! Kristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling author of a dozen novels including The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker’s Wife, The Room on Rue Amélie, and The Sweetness of Forgetting.She is also the cofounder and cohost of the popular web series, Friends and Fiction.She lives in Orlando, Florida. After spending time living in Paris, she now lives in Orlando, Fla., with her husband and young son. With evocative prose and a lush setting in a champagne winery, it reminds us of the power of secrets, and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love.” —Maureen Leurck, author of Cicada Summer and Monarch Manor Lake Chelan Winery - is open with bottles of wine, gift shop, cheese shop & newly added wine flight tastings to go (stay tuned, these should be available starting 5/22! As the danger … I love that Ms.Harmel blended the past with the present and weaved a beautiful story that... (read more), The Winemaker’s Wife, Kristin Harmel, author; Robin Eller, Lisa Flanagan, Madeleine Maby, narrators As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. Inès fears they’ll be exposed, but for Céline, half-Jewish wife of Chauveau’s chef de cave, the risk is even greater—rumors abound of Jews being shipped east to an unspeakable fate. This novel is set during World War II in the Champagne region of France near the city of Reims. This is, ultimately, a story about discovery. But the older woman has an ulterior motive—and a tragic, decades-old story to share. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But the older woman has an ulterior motive—and a tragic, decades-old story to share. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. The author of the engrossing (People) international bestseller The Room on Rue Am lie returns with a moving story set amid the champagne vineyards of France... Free shipping over $10. I have added to Goodreads and I think it may just be a birthday present for myself later this month. ; Worthington, Ohio; and St. Petersburg, Fla., and she graduated with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida. The Winemaker's Wife A Novel (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : A story set amid the champagne vineyards of northern France during the darkest days of World War II follows two … This book deals with the personal relationships of friends and lovers as well as husbands and wives. When Céline recklessly follows her heart in one desperate bid for happiness, and Inès makes a dangerous mistake with a Nazi collaborator, they risk the lives of those they love—and the champagne house that ties them together. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. The Winemaker's Wife. Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. In fact, it is one of my favourite reads, in this genre, so far this year. The characters are courageous, vulnerable, and resilient. We meet Inez, Celine, Michel, Thor, Liv, and Liv's French grandmother, Edith,... (read more). Instant #1 bestseller from The Globe and Mail (Toronto) and The Toronto Star “Love and betrayal, forgiveness and redemption combine in a heady tale of the ever-present past…fantastic!” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris The author of the “engrossing” (People) international bestseller The Room on Rue Amélie returns with a moving story set amid the champagne vineyards of northern France during the darkest days of World War II, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale.Champagne, 1940: Inès has just married Michel, the owner of storied champagne house Maison Chauveau, when the Germans invade. As the danger mounts, Michel turns his back on his marriage to begin hiding munitions for the Résistance. The Winemaker’s Wife is, ultimately, a story about life, love, loss, deception, determination, perseverance, resistance efforts, intricacies of winemaking, and the importance of forgiveness. Create a login & Join us! When past and present finally collide, Liv finds herself on a road to salvation that leads right to the caves of the Maison Chauveau. The Winemaker’s Wife is by Kristin Harmel. In The Winemaker's Wife, Inés Chauveau's life is turned upside down by the declaration of World War II and the Germans' arrival at her husband's vineyard. It’s pensive, moving, and thoroughly absorbing and a fantastic choice for historical fiction fans and book clubs everywhere. Kristin Harmel is the international bestselling author of THE ROOM ON RUE AMELIE, THE SWEETNESS OF FORGETTING, THE LIFE INTENDED, WHEN WE MEET AGAIN, and several other novels. The Winemaker's Wife A Novel (Book) : Harmel, Kristin : From the author of the engrossing ( People ) and poignant (Booklist) international bestseller The Room on Rue Amélie comes a remarkable and moving story of love, danger, and betrayal: two women in France in the darkest days of World War II and another in present-day America on a quest to uncover the secret that connects them. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The characters are quirky, charming, and engaging. August 13, 2019. And the story is smart, sexy, and at times laugh-out-loud funny. Looks like a really good one. Wapato Point Cellars - Wapato wine is available for purchase at Lake Chelan Winery and with the purchase of Winemakers Grill dinner service. Inès Chauveau and her husband/vineyard owner Michael work alongside Theo Laurent, Maison Chauveau's chef de cave or …