Fiona McIntosh 
Champagne War 

MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORIn the summer of 1914, vigneron Jerome Mea heads off to war, certain he’ll be home by Christmas. 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 people of Epernay, especially its strong women. But as the years drag on, authorities advise that Jerome is missing, considered dead.When poison gas is first used in Belgium by the Germans, British chemist Charles Nash jumps to enlist. After he is injured, he is brought to Reims, where Sophie has helped to set up an underground hospital to care for the wounded. In the dark, ancient champagne cellars, their stirring emotions take them both by surprise.While Sophie battles to keep her vineyard going through the bombings, a critical sugar shortage forces her to strike a dangerous bargain with an untrustworthy acquaintance – but nothing will test her courage more than the news that filters through to her about the fate of her heroic Jerome.’A fresh, fabulous tale, meticulously researched, and perfectly executed.’ Better Reading______________________________Complete your Fiona Mc Intosh collection today!The Sugar Palace (preorder now!)Fields of Gold Nightingale The Champagne War The Chocolate Tin The Diamond Hunter The French Promise The Last Dance The Lavender Keeper The Orphans The Pearl Thief The Perfumer’s Secret The Spy’s Wife The Tailor’s Girl The Tea Gardens Bye Bye Baby: DCI Jack Hawksworth 1Beautiful Death: DCI Jack Hawksworth 2Mirror Man: DCI Jack Hawksworth 3Dead Tide: DCI Jack Hawksworth 4