"Estranged siblings fighting to have the lives they want in the tumultuous eve of the French Revolution."
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Joliette is raised by her Maman to become one of the Queen’s ladies in waiting, but her Grandmaman’s tutelage in the vineyards of her family’s Château de Verzat is where her heart and passion lies. Henri is brought up without a father, with little education and helping his Maman in her tasks as a washerwoman, dreaming of escape and a better position. As Henri and Joliette grow up, their lives take paths they can’t control. Eventually the siblings are brought together, but with the sparks of disquiet and revolution catching, will they and their loved ones survive unscathed?
This is a twisting historical fiction novel that uses the dual narrative of Joliette and Henri to show a broader perspective of France in the 1780s. The narrative is filled with opportunities for context and it is very clear that the author has put a lot of time and work to root this narrative in history. Both Henri and Joliette are ambitious and likeable characters, keen to leave their mark on the world, with Henri aspiring to a government job to help better the lives of the people he grew up around, and Joliette wanting to be at the helm of the Château de Verzat wine business regardless of marital status. There are plenty of obstacles in the way of both characters finding love and happiness however there are moments of peace and joy amongst the loss and sorrow. This is an entertaining read for historical fiction fans.
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