{"product_id":"the-lost-vintage-a-novel-isbn-9780062823311","title":"The Lost Vintage: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“If you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eSarah’s Key\u003c\/em\u003e and Kristin Hannah’s \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e, then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you.”   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- Tatiana de Rosnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweetbitter\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e in this page-turning novel about a woman who returns to her family’s ancestral vineyard in Burgundy and unexpectedly uncovers a lost diary, an unknown relative, and a secret her family has been keeping since World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo become one of only a few hundred certified wine experts in the world, Kate must pass the notoriously difficult Master of Wine examination. She’s failed twice before; her third attempt will be her last chance. Suddenly finding herself without a job and with the test a few months away, she travels to Burgundy to spend the fall at the vineyard estate that has belonged to her family for generations. There she can bolster her shaky knowledge of Burgundian vintages and reconnect with her cousin Nico and his wife, Heather, who now oversee day-to-day management of the grapes. The one person Kate hopes to avoid is Jean-Luc, a talented young winemaker and her first love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the vineyard house, Kate is eager to help her cousin clean out the enormous basement that is filled with generations of discarded and forgotten belongings. Deep inside the cellar, behind a large armoire, she discovers a hidden room containing a cot, some Resistance pamphlets, and an enormous cache of valuable wine. Piqued by the secret space, Kate begins to dig into her family’s history—a search that takes her back to the dark days of World War II and introduces her to a relative she never knew existed, a great–half aunt who was a teenager during the Nazi occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she learns more about her family, the line between resistance and collaboration blurs, driving Kate to find the answers to two crucial questions: Who, exactly, did her family aid during the difficult years of the war? And what happened to six valuable bottles of wine that seem to be missing from the cellar’s collection?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eDrops of Gold—\u003cem\u003eles gouttes d’or:\u003c\/em\u003e That’s the name of the wine Kate’s family has been making for generations. But Kate’s life in San Francisco is half a world away from the French vineyard her mother turned her back on a generation ago, and Kate has instead spent years building her career as a sommelier. If she has also carefully avoided Burgundy vintages, that has been an acceptable weakness—until now, when she is facing her third and final attempt at passing the notoriously difficult Master of Wine examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so Kate returns to the vineyard, ostensibly to help her cousin Nico and his wife Heather with \u003cem\u003eles vendanges\u003c\/em\u003e—the annual grape harvest—and brush up on her knowledge. Her unspoken goals are to avoid as best as possible both the bittersweet memories of her childhood and Jean-Luc, a neighboring winemaker and her first love. What Kate does not expect is to discover behind a false wall in the basement of the vineyard house a secret room with a cot, World War II Resistance pamphlets, a hidden stash of invaluable wine, and the belongings of an aunt she never knew existed—Hélène Marie Charpin, who was a teenager during the Nazi occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she learns more about her family, her long-lost aunt, and the reality of life in Vichy France, Kate also finds that the line between resistance and collaboration is razor thin. And she becomes consumed with a new goal for her time in Burgundy: discovering who, exactly, her family aided during the difficult years of the war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold with elegance and deep compassion, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Vintage \u003c\/em\u003eis an unforgettable tale about balancing the ideals of courage with the harsh realities of survival, sustaining love for family in the face of shattering disappointment, and reconciling the deeds of the past with the values of the present.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Food and wine writer Mah’s detailed descriptions of life on a family vineyard, how wine is produced, and how subtle differences in taste are discerned are so robust that a novice wine drinker may progress to aficionado status by the end...Will delight Francophiles and readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist by such authors as Lauren Willig or Christina Baker Kline.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mah’s detailed descriptions of life on a family vineyard...are so robust that a novice wine drinker may progress to aficionado status by the end...Will delight Francophiles and readers who enjoy historical fiction with a twist by such authors as Lauren Willig or Christina Baker Kline.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Poised to become this season’s essential female-centered adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you enjoyed my \u003cem\u003eSarah’s Key\u003c\/em\u003e and Kristin Hannah’s \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e, then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you. I read it in one greedy gobble, couldn’t put it down, and can’t recommend it enough.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTatiana de Rosnay, bestselling author of Sarah’s Key\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charismatic...resonates on many levels, and [Mah’s] engaging story will appeal to readers who enjoy the family sagas of Kate Morton and Kristin Hannah.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of World War II historical fiction have a new title to add to their book club reading list this summer....You’ll easily start and finish the entire book in the span of a long weekend.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s apropos that this novel is set in Burgundy, because it shares the layers, depth, nuance and structure of the wines from that region.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ”A made-for-vacation read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ann’s Mah’s \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLost Vintage \u003c\/em\u003eis a delightful novel--part love story, part mystery--that unfolds layer after layer of nuance and depth until its symphonic finish and reads like nothing so much as one of the vintage Burgundy wines that are so much part of the story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTilar J. Mazzeo, New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Settle down with a glass of your favorite wine and allow yourself to be swept away in this beautiful tale of love, loss, courage and self-discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShilpi Somaya Gowda, bestselling author of The Golden Son\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gorgeous novel of French food, wine, and a mystery from the past rapidly unravelling. I couldn’t stop reading and wanted to savor every word.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllie Larkin, bestselling author of Stay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The world needs novels like The Lost Vintage: page-turning tales that remind us both of the power of the human spirit and the mystery of the human heart. It’s a remarkable novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChris Bohjalian, bestselling author The Flight Attendant and The Sandcastle Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sensual and heartbreaking story of family secrets, lost love, and retribution that unfolds in the magical vineyards of Burgundy. Utterly gripping. I couldn’t put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDanielle Trussoni, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Angelology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In elegant prose, Ann Mah spreads before her readers a sumptuous feast—a gripping mystery, a heartfelt love story, and a fascinating historical account. Awash in beautifully rendered detail, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Vintage\u003c\/em\u003e effortlessly glides between the vineyards of modern day Burgundy and the terrors of Nazi-occupied France. Graceful and compelling.”     - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCathy Marie Buchanan, New York Times bestselling author of The Painted Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ann Mah’s \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Vintage\u003c\/em\u003e is as rich and complex as a fine French Burgundy — the perfect read for mystery lovers, history buffs, wine drinkers, Francophiles, and anyone interested in visiting the French wine country from a comfortable chair at home. \u003cem\u003eCharmant!”\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of The Wednesday Sisters and The Race for Paris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Suspenseful, rich in detail about French food, culture, history and of course wine, the real power of \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Vintage\u003c\/em\u003e lies in its thoughtful and humane rendering of difficult but important truths.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTherese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888942149861,"sku":"NP9780062823311","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062823311.jpg?v=1730230149","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-lost-vintage-a-novel-isbn-9780062823311","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}