Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg
Love this story because it's about a very strong woman who overcome obstacles in her dreams to be successful as an owner of a vineyard.
start s out when Napoleon Bonaparte is in rule in the 1700's and she is being forced to be wed, it will help her father get out of debt. Barre is hopelessly in love with the boy next door, but he's away fighting...
She meets a lot of men but none stand a chance and circumstances change for her...
She is so active at the vineyard and especially the prayer. She asks a lot of questions to understand why barrels are cured for so long, others not so long. and what makes a good wine and how to enhance it over the years from previous years harvest.
Story also focuses on the politics of the ruler and his successor. The enemies come and want to take over their buildings and hope to find riches . A lot of the women working at the vineyard are also widows with children so Barre makes sure to always find work for them. Love how others come to her aid throughout the story. Sad that her mother dies from a dye in the green material. Never heard of such a thing.
So many happy moments, but just as many sad, torturous ones. Love the travel and most learning more about the vineyard and how it's run and how they sell the wine.
Very detailed descriptions of the area and events that take place.
Very well written and enjoy this story a lot. Can't wait to read more from this author.
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