Many were familiar with the devastation of vineyards during the Great War, when French wine country was often in the heart of the warzone. His actions lead to a world of secrets, danger and betrayal, but his decision to resist reflects the stories of many real men and women in the vineyards of France during WWII.įrench winemakers, also known as vintners, began preparing as soon as war was officially declared in September 1939.
Instead of making a profit from their wines, the Chauveaus are expected to give their product to the Germans, and while Inés is prepared to do whatever it takes to get through the war with as little trouble as possible, her husband wants to fight back.
In The Winemaker's Wife, Inés Chauveau's life is turned upside down by the declaration of World War II and the Germans' arrival at her husband's vineyard. This article relates to The Winemaker's Wife
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