There is no one to share the taste of the first fruit of the harvest. “We’ll run these vineyards together.” But now he is gone. I thoroughly enjoyed The French House, the strong female lead, the burgeoning feminism and history of France, and the gripping plot.īook: The French House Publication Day: March 4th 2021 Buy LINK Amazon: Apple: Kobo: Google: Description: The vineyards stretched away in every direction as he plucked a perfect red grape, sparkling with dew. The taste of the Champagne is synonymous with the grapes and their growing environment which the author conveys with her rich imagery. The French House is full of vivid descriptions of the Champagne region. Her antagonistic relationship with Moet reverberates across the years, from her refusal to marry him, to her business success. Others are staunchly loyal throughout, inspired by Nicole to hope. Some characters support Nicole but also betray her trust, yet the strength of her friendship overcomes their actions. The other characters in the book take friendship and enmity to extremes. His mental fragility and probable suicide have significant consequences for his wife so his selfishness endeared me to Nicole even more. I felt frustrated and even a little angry with her husband. Love drives her to achieve but she often has to put her personal happiness aside. The author has taken the facts of Nicole’s life to create an uplifting story of a woman’s survival in a man’s world. This grows as she becomes an adult and has to face tragic circumstances and financial ruin. We first meet Nicole as an 11 year old and see her courage. This book was originally titled The Champagne Widow and I actually preferred that title as it seemed more evocative. It was interesting to see how Helen Fripp has fictionalised the events in her life. Nicole was a real person and I loved reading about her true history. Can Nicole and her brand survive personal and political war…? The French House is an historical novel set at the time of the French Revolution and its aftermath. Nicole defies convention to take over the business and founds Veuve Clicquot. Her spurned lover becomes her bitter rival and the feud continues after her husband’s death. Wealthy but headstrong Nicole marries for love.
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