The Vintner's Daughter by Kristen Harnisch (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Vintner's Daughter by Kristen Harnisch The Vintners Daughter immerses readers in the rich vineyard culture of the Old and New Worlds and a spirited heroines fight to determine her destiny. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Loire Valley, 1895. Kristen Harnischs first internationally bestselling novel in The Vintners Daughter series immerses readers in the rich vineyard culture of both the Old and New Worlds, the burgeoning cities of late nineteenth-century America and a spirited heroines fight to determine her destiny. When seventeen-year-old Sara Thibaults father is killed in a mudslide, her mother sells their vineyard to a rival family whose eldest son marries Saras sister, Lydia. But a violent tragedy compels Sara and her sister to flee to New York, forcing Sara to put aside her dream to follow in her fathers footsteps as a master winemaker. Meanwhile, Philippe Lemieux has arrived in California with the ambition of owning the largest vineyard in Napa by 1900. When he receives word of his brothers death in France, he resolves to bring the killer to justice. Sara has travelled to California in hopes of making her own way in the winemaking world. When she encounters Philippe in a Napa vineyard, they are instantly drawn to one another, but Sara knows he is the one man who could return her familys vineyard to her-or send her straight to the guillotine. This riveting tale of betrayal, retribution, love, and redemption will captivate wine lovers and historical fiction fans alike. Author Biography Kristen Harnisch is the author of the award-winning, internationally bestselling novels The Vintners Daughter, The California Wife and The Vintners Legacy. She drew upon her extensive research and experiences living in the San Francisco Bay Area and visiting the Loire Valley to create the stories for the three historical novels in the series. Ms. Harnisch earned a degree in economics from Villanova University and currently resides in Connecticut. Review "One of the novels highlights is its rich history of the wine-making process through the eyes of a woman who is passionate and meticulous about each step...In the beginning, [Sara] endures nonstop pain and loss, but these tragedies transform her from a smart, hardworking girl into an independent, resourceful woman. At its core, The Vintners Daughter is a story of perseverance and transcending ones past."Booklist"A young French woman, determined to pursue her dreams, shows resourcefulness and endurance as she journeys from her home to America in a novel set in the late 1800s...the plot is engaging and well-paced. Wine aficionados and fans of romance and historical fiction will drink this in."Kirkus Reviews"Lush and evocative, this novel brings the Loire Valley and its glorious vineyards to life in a story that will delight readers everywhere. Enjoy with your favorite glass of Merlot!"Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemakers Wife"A lovely novel with sparkling dialogue, intricate plot and great characters. This tale of a young girl determined to hold onto to her beloved fathers vineyard in the Loire Valley will invoke inevitable comparisons to Gone with the Wind. Sara is a girl with grit and determination, and seizes what she wants from life with both hands, evolving over the course of the novel from an impetuous, headstrong girl to a mature woman. A pleasure."Roberta Rich, author of The Harem Midwife and The Midwife of Venice"The Vintners Daughter is as compelling and complex as its heroine, taking us on an unforgettable journey from France to Californias Napa Valley, where providence rules and passions collide. Kristen Harnisch skillfully weaves the history of the wine industry into a visceral and haunting love storyto be read with a favorite glass of wine."Holly Lynn Payne, author of The Virgins Knot and Damascena Details ISBN Author Kristen Harnisch Language English Year 2022 ISBN-13 9798985650907 Format Paperback DEWEY 813/.6 Pages 364 Publisher Wenham Lake Press LLC Series Vintners Daughter Edition 2nd Publication Date 2022-03-15 Imprint Wenham Lake Press LLC UK Release Date 2022-03-15 Edition Description 2nd ed. Series Number 1 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135033313;

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