The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh

From the war-torn fields of Ypres to the sun-drenched vineyards of France, Bubbles of War is a gripping adventure about the enduring power of love and hope amidst conflict.

In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Mea marches off to war, confident of a swift return. His new bride Sophie, a fifth-generation Champenoise, resolves to ensure their love and the strength of the women of Epernay are reflected in the coming vintages. But as the war stretches on, Jerome is declared missing, presumed dead.

Meanwhile, British chemist Charles Nash enlists after witnessing the horrors of poison gas in Belgium. Wounded in action, he finds himself in Reims, where Sophie has established an underground hospital in the ancient champagne cellars. There, amidst the shadows, their emotions ignite, taking them both by surprise.

As Sophie fights to protect her vineyard from relentless bombings, a critical sugar shortage forces her into a perilous deal with a dubious character. But nothing will test her courage more than the news she receives about the fate of her beloved Jerome.

Features & Benefits

• Author: Fiona McIntosh
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Pub Date: 12th April 2021