Vineyards of War

She inherited his gift. She carried his secrets. She'll fight to claim his legacy. Violet Nash has grown up in the shadows of her father Charlie's shattered dreams. A WWI hero haunted by memories of French Champagne caves where he once found love and redemption, he flees from the Scottish Highlands to Tasmania with his fierce daughter, determined to transform barley into liquid gold-the whisky that will be their salvation. As Violet masters the ancient alchemy of whisky-making learned in Scotland's distilleries, she becomes her father's greatest achievement-and his deepest vulnerability. When Hitler's war machine rolls across Europe, Charlie cannot resist the call to return to occupied France. His destination is inevitable: the Champagne region where Sophie Delancré still tends her vines under Nazi occupation, and where a young man's reckless courage will demand the ultimate sacrifice. As Charlie vanishes into the deadly game of resistance and espionage, Violet must forge her own path through grief and rage, determined to reclaim her father's legacy. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah, The Soldier's Daughter weaves together the whisky distilleries of Scotland, the vineyards of war-torn France, and the untamed landscapes of Tasmania in a sweeping tale of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and daughters. Readers love The Soldier's Daughter: 'WOW! MY heart is still trying to piece itself back together after reading this book. It was so beautifully written and I could not get over how much I loved the characters and how the reader felt there.' Reader review, 5 stars 'This was lovely, very emotional and fascinating… I couldn't put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars 'What a beautiful story… had me gripped from the start right to the last page. A delightful novel.' Reader review, 5 stars 'OMG this book was just simply brilliant. Loved the storyline and characters. Beautifully written. This book had me turning page after page and I felt truly immersed into that period like I was a part of it.' Reader review, 5 stars 'The Champagne War totally drew me in and The Soldier's Daughter was every bit as brilliant, it saddens me when I know I am coming to the end of the book as I just want it to go on and on. And yes you will need tissues for some parts.' Reader review, 5 stars 'This was one of my favorite historical fiction books!' Reader review, 5 stars 'This book had me from the start!... this one kept me awake thinking about it and wanting to keep reading, but then not wanting to read so it wouldn't end.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A heartfelt, immersive, and beautifully told novel about the bonds between fathers and daughters, the cost of sacrifice, and the power of legacy.' Reader review, 5 stars 'There were sad tears and happy tears. The characters seemed to leap off the page. Highly recommend!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Fiona McIntosh is a master storyteller, weaving fictional characters throughout historical events… an excellent read.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Brilliant read from a brilliant author. If you read nothing else this year you must read this. A well researched historical story which will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Can't recommend it enough.' Reader review, 5 stars

Five generations of tradition. One impossible choice. Épernay, France 1914. As war erupts across Europe, newlywed Sophie Méa watches her husband Jerome leave for the front, promising to be home by Christmas. A fifth-generation champenoise, Sophie is determined that their latest vintage will be a testament to their love-and to the power of the women of Épernay, who have guarded these ancient vineyards through centuries of war and peace. But as the German army advances and the years grind on, Jerome is reported missing, presumed dead. When Sophie transforms the ancient champagne cellars into an underground hospital for the wounded, she finds an unexpected ally in Charles Nash, a British chemist turned soldier. In the darkness beneath Reims, surrounded by thousands of bottles bearing witness to happier times, their connection deepens into something neither can deny. With her vineyard under bombardment and a critical sugar shortage threatening the harvest, Sophie must strike a dangerous bargain to save everything she holds dear. But when devastating news arrives about Jerome's fate, she'll face an impossible choice between duty and desire, between the legacy she's destined to protect and the love she never expected to find. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah, The Champagne War weaves together the sun-drenched vineyards of France and the killing fields of World War I in an unforgettable story about love, loyalty, and the courage to fight for what matters most. Readers love The Champagne War: 'A blockbuster of a book that you won't want to put down.' Bryce Courtenay 'Captivating!... It was with a degree of sadness that I turned the last page on this wonderful novel.' Reader review, 5 stars 'A magnificently epic and unforgettable historical fiction tale that is beautifully written.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Held me enthralled from start to finish... Fiona McIntosh has made these characters real, alive, filled with emotions as I turned the pages. A wonderfully written historical story... I loved it... there were many tears during this one and heartbreak as well as joy and happiness.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wow! What a sublime, rich and glorious experience this book was!' Reader review, 5 stars