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For the first two years of the Great War the Allies and Germans fought to a standstill around Champagne. By the time the war ended the Champagne region had lost over half its population with the Aisne region alone losing nearly two thirds. Set in France during the first world war, among the trials and tribulations of those left behind – the women, children and elderly – … If you’re in Australia you can find all the ways to buy it here. Champagne, and Reims in particular, were at the very epicentre of the conflict. The Champagne War. In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Méa heads off to war, certain he'll be home by Christmas. Still some Champenois forged on in producing Champagne during the difficult vintages of World War I (1914–1917). In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Mea heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. Title: The Champagne War Author: Fiona McIntosh Published: November 3rd 2020 Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Pages: 432 Genres: Fiction, Historical, Romance RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war. It is truly incredible that the pickers of Champagne during World War One were able to produce any wine at all. ebook. From the killing fields of Ypres to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France, The Champagne War is a heart-stopping adventure about the true power of love and hope to light the way during war. Champagne, history, romance and adventure. The Champagne War by Fiona McIntosh is out now. During the initial siege, railway stations were destroyed, some villages were burnt and suffered heavy damage such as Vitry-le-Francois and Chalons-sur-Marne. In, The Champagne War, there was a lot of information about the 1st World War in France and the growing of grapes for Champagne. And if you’re an international reader you can find it here with a free audio book option with an Audible trial. Champagne production and warehouses were completely destroyed, as were many vineyards. The hallmark of the so-called Champagne Campaign was the extreme aggressiveness of the principal Allied commanders—always keeping the initiative and constantly adjusting their plans to meet the changing tactical and operational situation. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; The heart-stopping new blockbuster by the bestselling author of The Diamond Hunter. The heart-stopping new blockbuster by the bestselling author of The Diamond Hunter. Top critical review. It’s a winning combination, and author Fiona McIntosh has combined them all in her new historical novel The Champagne War, set in northern France during The Great War. 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 […] A fixture of normality on the brutal Western Front. by Fiona McIntosh. The heart-stopping new blockbuster by the bestselling author of The Diamond Hunter.In the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome M a heads off to war, certain he'll be home by Christmas. The Champagne War Fiona McIntosh. The Champagne area did not turn into a major battleground as had been the case in World War I, but the area was taken over and occupied by German forces for four tumultuous years. On the other side, the German leadership was for once remarkably deficient. The 1914 vintage has since been lauded as one of the 20th Century’s finest in Champagne, but the harvest was a close-run thing in many areas. Very well written, I enjoyed the way the story wove around love as well, and with 5 stars, I would recommend that you read it. 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