The Lost Vintage: A Novel
Autor Ann Mahen Limba Engleză Hardback – 19 iun 2018
SweetbittermeetsThe Nightingalein this page-turning novel about a woman who returns to her family’s ancestral vineyard in Burgundy and unexpectedly uncovers a lost diary, an unknown relative, and a secret her family has been keeping since World War II.
To become one of only a few hundred certified wine experts in the world, Kate must pass the notoriously difficult Master of Wine examination. She’s failed twice before; her third attempt will be her last chance. Suddenly finding herself without a job and with the test a few months away, she travels to Burgundy to spend the fall at the vineyard estate that has belonged to her family for generations. There she can bolster her shaky knowledge of Burgundian vintages and reconnect with her cousin Nico and his wife, Heather, who now oversee day-to-day management of the grapes. The one person Kate hopes to avoid is Jean-Luc, a talented young winemaker and her first love.
At the vineyard house, Kate is eager to help her cousin clean out the enormous basement that is filled with generations of discarded and forgotten belongings. Deep inside the cellar, behind a large armoire, she discovers a hidden room containing a cot, some Resistance pamphlets, and an enormous cache of valuable wine. Piqued by the secret space, Kate begins to dig into her family’s history—a search that takes her back to the dark days of World War II and introduces her to a relative she never knew existed, a great–half aunt who was a teenager during the Nazi occupation.
As she learns more about her family, the line between resistance and collaboration blurs, driving Kate to find the answers to two crucial questions: Who, exactly, did her family aid during the difficult years of the war? And what happened to six valuable bottles of wine that seem to be missing from the cellar’s collection?
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780062823311
ISBN-10: 0062823310
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 31 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: HARPERCOLLINS;
Colecția William Morrow
ISBN-10: 0062823310
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 31 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: HARPERCOLLINS;
Colecția William Morrow
Textul de pe ultima copertă
Drops
of
Gold—les
gouttes
d’or:That’s
the
name
of
the
wine
Kate’s
family
has
been
making
for
generations.
But
Kate’s
life
in
San
Francisco
is
half
a
world
away
from
the
French
vineyard
her
mother
turned
her
back
on
a
generation
ago,
and
Kate
has
instead
spent
years
building
her
career
as
a
sommelier.
If
she
has
also
carefully
avoided
Burgundy
vintages,
that
has
been
an
acceptable
weakness—until
now,
when
she
is
facing
her
third
and
final
attempt
at
passing
the
notoriously
difficult
Master
of
Wine
examination.
And so Kate returns to the vineyard, ostensibly to help her cousin Nico and his wife Heather withles vendanges—the annual grape harvest—and brush up on her knowledge. Her unspoken goals are to avoid as best as possible both the bittersweet memories of her childhood and Jean-Luc, a neighboring winemaker and her first love. What Kate does not expect is to discover behind a false wall in the basement of the vineyard house a secret room with a cot, World War II Resistance pamphlets, a hidden stash of invaluable wine, and the belongings of an aunt she never knew existed—Hélène Marie Charpin, who was a teenager during the Nazi occupation.
As she learns more about her family, her long-lost aunt, and the reality of life in Vichy France, Kate also finds that the line between resistance and collaboration is razor thin. And she becomes consumed with a new goal for her time in Burgundy: discovering who, exactly, her family aided during the difficult years of the war.
Told with elegance and deep compassion,The Lost Vintageis an unforgettable tale about balancing the ideals of courage with the harsh realities of survival, sustaining love for family in the face of shattering disappointment, and reconciling the deeds of the past with the values of the present.
And so Kate returns to the vineyard, ostensibly to help her cousin Nico and his wife Heather withles vendanges—the annual grape harvest—and brush up on her knowledge. Her unspoken goals are to avoid as best as possible both the bittersweet memories of her childhood and Jean-Luc, a neighboring winemaker and her first love. What Kate does not expect is to discover behind a false wall in the basement of the vineyard house a secret room with a cot, World War II Resistance pamphlets, a hidden stash of invaluable wine, and the belongings of an aunt she never knew existed—Hélène Marie Charpin, who was a teenager during the Nazi occupation.
As she learns more about her family, her long-lost aunt, and the reality of life in Vichy France, Kate also finds that the line between resistance and collaboration is razor thin. And she becomes consumed with a new goal for her time in Burgundy: discovering who, exactly, her family aided during the difficult years of the war.
Told with elegance and deep compassion,The Lost Vintageis an unforgettable tale about balancing the ideals of courage with the harsh realities of survival, sustaining love for family in the face of shattering disappointment, and reconciling the deeds of the past with the values of the present.
Recenzii
“It’s
apropos
that
this
novel
is
set
in
Burgundy,
because
it
shares
the
layers,
depth,
nuance
and
structure
of
the
wines
from
that
region.”
”A made-for-vacation read.”
“Suspenseful, rich in detail about French food, culture, history and of course wine, the real power ofThe Lost Vintagelies in its thoughtful and humane rendering of difficult but important truths.”
“Fans of World War II historical fiction have a new title to add to their book club reading list this summer....You’ll easily start and finish the entire book in the span of a long weekend.”
“Charismatic...resonates on many levels, and [Mah’s] engaging story will appeal to readers who enjoy the family sagas of Kate Morton and Kristin Hannah.”
“If you enjoyed my Sarah’s Key and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you. I read it in one greedy gobble, couldn’t put it down, and can’t recommend it enough.”
“The world needs novels like The Lost Vintage: page-turning tales that remind us both of the power of the human spirit and the mystery of the human heart. It’s a remarkable novel.”
“Poised to become this season’s essential female-centered adventure.”
“A sensual and heartbreaking story of family secrets, lost love, and retribution that unfolds in the magical vineyards of Burgundy. Utterly gripping. I couldn’t put it down.”
“In elegant prose, Ann Mah spreads before her readers a sumptuous feast—a gripping mystery, a heartfelt love story, and a fascinating historical account. Awash in beautifully rendered detail, The Lost Vintage effortlessly glides between the vineyards of modern day Burgundy and the terrors of Nazi-occupied France. Graceful and compelling.”
“Ann Mah’s The Lost Vintage is as rich and complex as a fine French Burgundy — the perfect read for mystery lovers, history buffs, wine drinkers, Francophiles, and anyone interested in visiting the French wine country from a comfortable chair at home. Charmant!”
“Ann’s Mah’sThe Lost Vintageis a delightful novel--part love story, part mystery--that unfolds layer after layer of nuance and depth until its symphonic finish and reads like nothing so much as one of the vintage Burgundy wines that are so much part of the story.”
“Settle down with a glass of your favorite wine and allow yourself to be swept away in this beautiful tale of love, loss, courage and self-discovery.”
“A gorgeous novel of French food, wine, and a mystery from the past rapidly unravelling. I couldn’t stop reading and wanted to savor every word.”
“Mah’s detailed descriptions of life on a family vineyard...are so robust that a novice wine drinker may progress to aficionado status by the end...Will delight Francophiles and readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist by such authors as Lauren Willig or Christina Baker Kline.”
”A made-for-vacation read.”
“Suspenseful, rich in detail about French food, culture, history and of course wine, the real power ofThe Lost Vintagelies in its thoughtful and humane rendering of difficult but important truths.”
“Fans of World War II historical fiction have a new title to add to their book club reading list this summer....You’ll easily start and finish the entire book in the span of a long weekend.”
“Charismatic...resonates on many levels, and [Mah’s] engaging story will appeal to readers who enjoy the family sagas of Kate Morton and Kristin Hannah.”
“If you enjoyed my Sarah’s Key and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you. I read it in one greedy gobble, couldn’t put it down, and can’t recommend it enough.”
“The world needs novels like The Lost Vintage: page-turning tales that remind us both of the power of the human spirit and the mystery of the human heart. It’s a remarkable novel.”
“Poised to become this season’s essential female-centered adventure.”
“A sensual and heartbreaking story of family secrets, lost love, and retribution that unfolds in the magical vineyards of Burgundy. Utterly gripping. I couldn’t put it down.”
“In elegant prose, Ann Mah spreads before her readers a sumptuous feast—a gripping mystery, a heartfelt love story, and a fascinating historical account. Awash in beautifully rendered detail, The Lost Vintage effortlessly glides between the vineyards of modern day Burgundy and the terrors of Nazi-occupied France. Graceful and compelling.”
“Ann Mah’s The Lost Vintage is as rich and complex as a fine French Burgundy — the perfect read for mystery lovers, history buffs, wine drinkers, Francophiles, and anyone interested in visiting the French wine country from a comfortable chair at home. Charmant!”
“Ann’s Mah’sThe Lost Vintageis a delightful novel--part love story, part mystery--that unfolds layer after layer of nuance and depth until its symphonic finish and reads like nothing so much as one of the vintage Burgundy wines that are so much part of the story.”
“Settle down with a glass of your favorite wine and allow yourself to be swept away in this beautiful tale of love, loss, courage and self-discovery.”
“A gorgeous novel of French food, wine, and a mystery from the past rapidly unravelling. I couldn’t stop reading and wanted to savor every word.”
“Mah’s detailed descriptions of life on a family vineyard...are so robust that a novice wine drinker may progress to aficionado status by the end...Will delight Francophiles and readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist by such authors as Lauren Willig or Christina Baker Kline.”