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Late Summer in the Vineyard

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What to expect

Escape to France with LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD - Jo Thomas's irresistible follow-up to THE OYSTER CATCHER and THE OLIVE BRANCH. 'A fabulous French feast of fun' Milly Johnson

Emmy Bridges has always looked out for others.
It's time she put down roots of her own.

Working for a wine-maker in France is the opportunity of a lifetime for Emmy. Even if she doesn't know a thing about wine - beyond what's on offer at the local supermarket.

There's plenty to get to grips with in the rustic town of Petit Frère. Emmy's new work friends need more than a little winning over. Then there's her infuriatingly brash tutor, Isaac, and the enigmatic Madame Beaumont tucked away in her vineyard of secrets.

But Emmy will soon realise that in life - just as in wine-making - the best things happen when you let go and trust your instincts. Particularly when there's romance in the air...


'This book is scrumptious! Fantastic setting, endearingly human characters and a page turning plot. I couldn't stop reading' Katie Fforde

'What a gorgeous book! Reading it felt like the best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond

'A warm-hearted, sparkling gem... It's the perfect summer escape and I loved it!' Miranda Dickinson

'Captures the essence of France from the vineyards and chateaux to the glorious sunshine and of course, the wine' Cathy Bramley


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Critics Review

Sheer romcom brilliance!
Heat
A heart-warming tale . . . Perfect escapism
Marie Claire
This book is scrumptious! I couldn't stop reading
Katie Fforde
A full-bodied tale with hints of humour and romance which can be enjoyed at any time of year
Sun
What a gorgeous book! Reading it felt like the best kind of holiday
Lucy Diamond
A warm-hearted, sparkling gem . . . I loved it!
Miranda Dickinson
Sunny and funny . . . as warm as a south-facing vineyard. It made me want to rush to France tout suite!
Veronica Henry
Captures the essence of France from the vineyards and chateaux to the glorious sunshine and of course, the wine
Cathy Bramley
Love this book . . . makes me want to live on a vineyard in the South of France!
Lisa Zupan, Producer of P.S. I Love You
Author Jo Thomas
Narrator Rachel Atkins
Duration 12 hours and 18 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781472240538
Format x-book®
Publisher Headline
Genre Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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