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“A tour-de-force of historical fiction, Madame Pommery is a deeply fascinating work that blends true-to-life details with artfully crafted elements.” –Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize
Madame Pommery is a story of a woman’s indomitable spirit in the face of insurmountable odds. Set in Champagne, France in 1860, Madame Pommery is a forty-year-old widow and etiquette teacher whose husband has passed away. Now she must find a way to support her family. With no experience, she decides to make champagne, but no champagne makers will teach her their craft. Undeterred, Madame Pommery begins to secretly excavate champagne caves under the Reims city dump and faces numerous obstacles to achieve her dream. From the Franco-Prussian war that conscripts her son and crew to the Prussian General Frederick Franz occupying her home, Madame Pommery perseveres. She even must choose between her champagne dreams and a marriage proposal from her former lover, a Scottish Baron. Inspired by a true story, Madame Pommery is a heroic tale of a woman’s strength and determination to create a champagne legacy. If you enjoyed the novel Sarah’s Key, you will enjoy Madame Pommery. Buy now before the price changes!
From the Publisher
In 1858, Madame Pommery was widowed at 38, with a family to support. She decides to make champagne despite contempt from her peers.
Emperor Louis Napoleon III
In 1870, Napoleon III declared war on Prussia and Germany joined Prussia against France. Napoleon was captured along with one hundred thousand French soldiers.
Madame Jeanne Alexandrine Pommery
Without an emperor or French government in place, Prussia and Germany invaded France. General Francis took over Madame Pommery’s home as his headquarters.
Prussian General Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke
General Frederick Francis planned war strategies from her home, while Madame Pommery aided the French Resistance fighters, the Francs-Tireuers.
Pommery secretly dug caves under the city dump to hide her champagne.
Madame Pommery hid and helped the French resistance fighters in the 18 kilometers of secret caves, and later developed them into stunning champagne and art galleries.
Despite the Franco-Prussian war, Madame Pommery persevered to make the first Brut Champagne and build a spectacular castle winery.
ASIN : B0BSSKGQRX
Publisher : Lion Heart Publishing (March 5, 2023)
Publication date : March 5, 2023
Language : English
File size : 4954 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 368 pages
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