The Widows of Champagne: An Inspirational Novel of WW2
Jul 2021 · Harlequin
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“History, drama, and passion as effervescent as the resilient LeBlanc women and the champagne that bears their name. I highly recommend!”
—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author
In this captivating story of resilience, three generations of women battle to save their family’s vineyard from the ravages of WWII.
Champagne, 1939
Gabrielle Leblanc Dupree is taking her family’s future into her hands. While she should be preparing for a lavish party to celebrate two centuries of champagne making, she secretly hides Chateau Fouché-Leblanc’s most precious vintages behind a fake wall in the cellar in preparation for the looming war. But when she joins the resistance, the coveted champagne isn’t the most dangerous secret her cellar must conceal…
A former Parisian socialite, Gabrielle’s mother, Hélène, lost her husband to another war. Now her home has been requisitioned by the Germans, who pillage vineyards to satisfy the Third Reich’s thirst for the finest champagne. There’s even more at stake than Hélène dares admit. She has kept her heritage a secret…and no one is safe in Nazi-occupied France.
Josephine, the family matriarch, watches as her beloved vineyard faces its most difficult harvest yet. As her daughter-in-law and granddaughters contend with the enemies and unexpected allies in their midst, Josephine’s deep faith leads to her own path of resistance.
Across years and continents, the Leblanc women will draw on their courage and wits, determined against all odds to preserve their lives, their freedom and their legacy…
A must-read novel from Love Inspired: Stories to Uplift and Inspire.
—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author
In this captivating story of resilience, three generations of women battle to save their family’s vineyard from the ravages of WWII.
Champagne, 1939
Gabrielle Leblanc Dupree is taking her family’s future into her hands. While she should be preparing for a lavish party to celebrate two centuries of champagne making, she secretly hides Chateau Fouché-Leblanc’s most precious vintages behind a fake wall in the cellar in preparation for the looming war. But when she joins the resistance, the coveted champagne isn’t the most dangerous secret her cellar must conceal…
A former Parisian socialite, Gabrielle’s mother, Hélène, lost her husband to another war. Now her home has been requisitioned by the Germans, who pillage vineyards to satisfy the Third Reich’s thirst for the finest champagne. There’s even more at stake than Hélène dares admit. She has kept her heritage a secret…and no one is safe in Nazi-occupied France.
Josephine, the family matriarch, watches as her beloved vineyard faces its most difficult harvest yet. As her daughter-in-law and granddaughters contend with the enemies and unexpected allies in their midst, Josephine’s deep faith leads to her own path of resistance.
Across years and continents, the Leblanc women will draw on their courage and wits, determined against all odds to preserve their lives, their freedom and their legacy…
A must-read novel from Love Inspired: Stories to Uplift and Inspire.
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August 1, 2021
A beautifully written novel by Renee Ryan that kept me enthralled throughout the whole book! I couldn't get enough of Gabrielle, Helene and Josephine. These 3 women couldn't be more different but together, they are widows who will hold on to the family vineyards with everything that is in them, even under Nazi rule. They will be tested to their limits and one will have to cross a line she never thought she'd have to cross but she will to save her family. Then there is the youngest daughter, Paulette, will aggravate you to no end! She is spoiled and selfish but never quite grasps the serious situation of the Nazi occupation. I knew that the Nazi's occupied France, of course, and that they took over peoples' homes but to read about what happened on a day to day basis, it was amazing what the French went through. The widows not only lived with the indignities, they also did everything they could to protect some of their champagne which the Nazi's just took whenever they wanted. There is so much to love in this book! I wish every teenager would read this book and see what happened during this time. It is based on true events. A fabulous book!
About the author
Renee Ryan grew up in a Florida beach town outside Jacksonville, FL. Armed with a degree in Economics and Religion from Florida State University, she explored various career opportunities, including stints at a Florida theme park and a modeling agency. She currently lives in Savannah, Georgia with her husband and a large, fluffy cat many have mistaken for a small bear. Renee can be contacted through her website at www.reneeryan.com
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