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The Champagne War
- Narrated by: Katy Sobey
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
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Make these little vines count. Love them as I love you.
In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he'll be home by Christmas. His new bride Sophie, a fifth-generation champenoise, is determined to ensure the forthcoming vintages will be testament to their love and the power of the people of Épernay, especially its strong women. But as the years drag on, authorities advise that Jerome is missing, considered dead.
When poison gas is first used in Belgium by the Germans, British chemist Charles Nash jumps to enlist. After he is injured, he is brought to Reims, where Sophie has helped to set up an underground hospital to care for the wounded. In the dark, ancient champagne cellars, their stirring emotions take them both by surprise.
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From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of Southern France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war.
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- Lill53
- 09-02-2021
Enthralling
Loved it. Couldn't stop listening to this story. Loved the characters of Sophie and Charlie
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- Jacqueline Benz
- 05-04-2021
Perhaps the most romantic book I’ve read!
This story was a dance of 3 loves; her love for two men and their love for her.
It’s was poignant and sad, breathtakingly poetic in prose. A lesson on how to remain faithful regardless of all the voices that tell you to give up and get on with life. There is the joy of new hope that is dashed, and a lesson on how to pick up the pieces of the love long splintered by adversity. Also the joy of cherishing a love lost. This book just kept on giving! GREAT author! Exquisite feel in the voice of the narrator for each person portrayed that made them so personal to me. *****
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- Dianne Pridham
- 23-12-2020
Great story as usual.
I was a little doubtful about the narrator in the beginning, but warmed to her voice & enjoyed the story immensely.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-11-2020
A beautiful story
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very good narrator sucks you in to a beautiful story set in a hard time.
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- Rebekka Windle
- 05-01-2021
loved it
I really loved this story. The way Fiona brought the grape growing and champagne making into life and colour was amazing.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-09-2022
Loved it
Have listened to several books by Fiona and always enjoy. This was equally good as her others. characters really good with great narration. looking forward to listening to more stories of hers.
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- Sabra
- 23-12-2020
Excellent
I truly loved this book,hard to put down.Narration brilliant.I will purchase more of this authors work
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- Anonymous User
- 15-11-2020
Great book
I loved everything about this book..would be a great gift and a nice holiday read. You fall in love with all the characters ands it’s very well read
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-2021
Enjoyable
This is an enjoyable read but at times described things in too much detail (which some readers may like). I felt myself thinking “get on with it”. Overall though very enjoyable. The character of Louie was brilliant as the bad guy.
Would recommend to Fiona McIntosh fans.
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- Sandie E
- 19-09-2022
Beautiful
A story to touch the heart, interesting history and wonderful insights into champagne and war. One I will always remember
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