Perfect for fans of bubbly wine and Kristin Harmel, this historical fiction novel follows Mme. Clicquot as she builds her legacy, and the modern divorcée who looks to her letters for inspiration.

Reims, France, 1805: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot has just lost her beloved husband but is determined to pursue their dream of creating the premier champagne house in France, now named for her new identity as a widow: Veuve Clicquot. With the Russians poised to invade, competitors fighting for her customers, and the Napoleonic court politics complicating matters she must set herself apart quickly and permanently if she, and her business, are to survive.

In present day Chicago, broken from her divorce, Natalie Taylor runs away to Paris. In a book stall by the Seine, Natalie finds a collection of the Widow Clicquot’s published letters and uses them as inspiration to step out of her comfort zone and create a new, empowered life for herself. But when her Parisian escape takes a shocking and unexpected turn, she’s forced to make a choice. Should she accept her losses and return home, or fight for the future she’s only dreamed about? What would the widow do?

Kate MacIntosh is always in search of the perfect bottle of wine, a great book, and a swoon-worthy period costume drama. You’ll find her in Vancouver where in her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, teaching writing, and listening to true crime podcasts.

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“I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want it to end. Kate MacIntosh has bottled a vibrant and triumphant blend of past and present, balancing the lives of two strong and unforgettable women. The Champagne Letters is sheer, sparkling perfection.”

--<I>New York Times </I>bestselling author Susanna Kearsley

"Filled with wit and wisdom in equal measure, The Champagne Letters is an utter delight! This book reminds us about the extraordinary things that can happen when we take charge of our own lives—ideally with a glass of champagne close at hand."

-- International Bestselling Author Julia Kelly

"THE CHAMPAGNE LETTERS, which sparkles like the finest champagne, will inspire you to reach both for a glass of bubbly--and for the things you really want out of life."

<i>-- New York Times</i> bestselling author Kristin Harmel

“Fizzy . . . This feel-good story hits all the right notes.”

--<I>Publishers Weekly</I>

“The combination of history and contemporary narrative makes for a compelling read worthy of relationship-fiction collections.”

<i>--Booklist</i>