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Beneath the cover of France’s most exquisite vineyards, a city of women defy an army during World War I, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Carousel of Provence.
THE VINEYARDS of CHAMPAGNE (Berkley) by Violet Blackwell takes readers deep within the labyrinth of caves that lies below the lush, rolling vineyards of the Champagne region. There an underground city of women and children hums with life. Forced to take shelter from the unrelenting onslaught of German shellfire above, the bravest and most defiant women venture out to pluck sweet grapes for the harvest. But wine is not the only secret preserved in the cool, dark cellars.
In present day, Rosalyn Acosta travels to Champagne to select vintages for her Napa-based employer. Rosalyn doesn’t much care for champagne–or France, for that matter. Since the untimely death of her young husband, Rosalyn finds it a challenge to enjoy anything at all. But as she reads through a precious cache of WWI letters and retraces the lives lived in the limestone tunnels, Rosalyn will unravel a mystery hidden for decades…and find a way to savor her own life again.
Juliet Blackwell was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, the youngest child of a jet pilot and an editor. She graduated with a degree in Latin American studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and went on to earn master’s degrees in anthropology and social work. While in graduate school, she published several articles based on her research with immigrant families from Mexico and Vietnam, as well as one full-length translation: Miguel León-Portilla’s seminal work, Endangered Cultures. Juliet taught medical anthropology at SUNY–Albany, was producer for a BBC documentary, and served as an elementary school social worker. Upon her return to California, she became a professional artist and ran her own decorative painting and design studio for more than a decade. In addition to mainstream novels, Juliet pens the New York Times bestselling Witchcraft Mysteries and the Haunted Home Renovation series. As Hailey Lind she wrote the Agatha Award–nominated Art Lover’s Mystery series She makes her home in northern California, but spends as much time as possible in Europe and Latin America.
Thanks to Berkley we have a copy to giveaway. Just tell us how your New Year is going so far. Best wishes for a rockin’ 2020!
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New Year very quiet so far! Finally took down the tree!
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Looks like a good book. Love reading about France
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So far 2020 is quiet and I hope it stays that way!! No surprises yet.
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My New Year is going good so far. It’s been nice just to slow down some after all the holidays. Thanks for the chance!
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Starting slow as we are mourning the loss of my husband’s mom. Putting a memorial/celebration of life together for this coming Friday.
Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful book!
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I’m sorry for your loss.
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I’m sorry for your loss
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New year is going well so far. I just finished my first 5 star read, American Dirt
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AMERICAN DIRT is amazing! I’m seeing Jeanine Cummins next month! Can’t wait!
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AMERICAN DIRT is amazing. I’m seeing Jeanine Cummins next month.
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New year ok so far. Started new classes, meeting friends for lunch.
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New Year is ok so far….Not too cold. Looking forward to some great reads this year.
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So far so good! It’s very quiet.
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Big plans ahead. Going kind of slow now but I expect it to pick up.
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Jumping in with both feet!
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A quiet cold start to new year!
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My New Year has been crazy so far with the topsy turvy Weather. I’ve had one cold/sinus infection after another. But on the positive side, I’ve already read and written five book reviews and almost done with my sixth book. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and this storyline sounds captivating. Thank you for the chance!
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So far, so good in the new year. Thank you for the giveaway!
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My year is going okay so far, just ready to get rid of the ear infection I have been battling off and on for six weeks. Go to ear, nose and throat doctor tomorrow!
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New Year is good so far, as I have already read three books.
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My year is going great so far! Getting my house organized and checking things off my to-do list!
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Busy and interesting New Year. Captivating historical.
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Reading New Year is off to a great start. I’ve read some really good ARC’s lately. We are in for some real treats in 2020!
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We just went to a Jim Gaffigan show this weekend. It’s off to a good start 🙂
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So far, so good. We have had pretty decent weather with no snow to drive in. Happy New Year!
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Going good so far expect for being sick.
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2020 is starting out to be a great year. Hopefully it will stay that way.
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2020 is going well. Thank you for the chance.
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All is well in 2020. Hopefully this will be a year of productivity, good health, and I will finally get my closets and drawers cleaned out and purged.
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I started the new year in the hospital with pneumonia.I am starting to fee better and my goal is to pay more attention to my health this year.
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Stay healthy!
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The New Year has been good so far. All are healthy. We ended the year 2019 with the stomach bugs and colds. Glad that’s behind us. I’m looking forward to newly published books this year and catching up with books from the previous years.
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Busy! Exceptionally busy!
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Quiet so far!
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Lost my favorite uncle last week. Hope the rest of the year is happier
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Two Dr. appointments with good results!
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I traveled during the last two weeks of 2019, and as wonderful as it was, it was SO good to get home. Just hunkering down now, and hoping that the Winter passes quickly.
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My new year has been really busy so far. Only 2 days off work so far this year
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Better than last year so far.
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My new year is going great. Getting ready for my son’s wedding in March.
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It’s been a mix of positives and negatives.
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My New Year is quiet but we are expecting a new baby in the family in May.
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Congratulations!
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My New Year is going great so far although I went back to work part time to help a friend in her restaurant for a little while, but hopefully will be done on a month or so. Happy New Year!
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2020 resolution is to relax more. So far so good
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It’s been kind of MEH. 😦 Thanks for the chance. 🙂
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I started the year with the flu, from which I have FINALLY recovered! So I’m assuming it can only go up from there!!
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So far my new year is going really well! Working on plans for a family vacation in June. No huge snowstorms here in southern MN yet.
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Lots of appointments the first week of the new year but so far, so good.
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So far so good
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So far so good
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Quiet and good after a busy holiday season!
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My New Year is going as expected. Some turmoil as I work through my resolution
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It’s going pretty good. Getting my financial affairs in order and planning my freelance attack!
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A little intense and full of mixed emotions since my island has been shaking since December 28 and has affected many (earthquakes). But positive and with high hopes that this year will be better.
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Be safe.
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New Year has been very busy already and feels productive!
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So far 2020 is awesome!
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The book sounds like a very good read, and the cover is beautiful! 2020 is going very well, thank you so much for asking, I hope yours is going well also! Have a Great rest of the week. God bless you.
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2020 is off to a great start!
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So far it’s been great! Nothing special, just a positive attitude!
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So far so good!!!
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So far, my new year has been going well. it’s been busy. Hope your new year is off to a good start, too. Thank you for this chance.
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My New Year is going great, thank you – preparing for our son’s wedding in March.
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So far so so….nothing real bad or real great!! Hoping each month gets better as the weather improves tho!
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So far my new year is going awesome, spending lots of time with my new grandson
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