Kristen Harnisch drew upon her extensive research and experiences living in the San Francisco Bay Area and visiting the Loire Valley to create the story for The Vintner's Daughter, her debut novel. The Vintner's Daughter is the first in a series about the changing world of vineyard life at the turn of the century. Ms. Harnisch has a degree in economics from Villanova University, and currently resides in Connecticut. Visit her online at www.kristenharnisch.com or follow her on Twitter @KristenHarnisch.
"[A] fast-moving romantic saga about two independent, ambitious
people hoping to succeed in winemaking.This relaxing summer read
offers an enjoyable armchair voyage to wine country."
--Historical Novels Review "One of the novel's highlights is it's
rich history of the wine-making process through the eyes of a woman
who is passionate and meticulous about each step...In the
beginning, [Sara] endures nonstop pain and loss, but these
tragedies transform her from a smart, hardworking girl into an
independent, resourceful woman. At its core, The Vintner's Daughter
is a story of perseverance and transcending one's past."
--Booklist "A young French woman, determined to pursue her dreams,
shows resourcefulness and endurance as she journeys from her home
to America in a novel set in the late 1800s...the plot is engaging
and well-paced. Wine aficionados and fans of romance and historical
fiction will drink this in."
--Kirkus Reviews "Lush and evocative, this novel brings the Loire
Valley and its glorious vineyards to life in a story that will
delight readers everywhere. Enjoy with your favorite glass of
Merlot!"
--Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife "A
lovely novel with sparkling dialogue, intricate plot and great
characters. This tale of a young girl determined to hold onto to
her beloved father's vineyard in the Loire Valley will invoke
inevitable comparisons to Gone with the Wind. Sara is a girl with
grit and determination, and seizes what she wants from life with
both hands, evolving over the course of the novel from an
impetuous, headstrong girl to a mature woman. A pleasure."
--Roberta Rich, author of The Harem Midwife and The Midwife of
Venice "An accomplished debut novel about passion and betrayal,
loss and redemption, The Vintner's Daughter takes you on a journey
through vineyard-filled valleys on two continents, in language so
evocative that after I turned the last page, I expected to look up
and see the Loire."
--Janie Chang, author of Three Souls "The Vintner's Daughter is as
compelling and complex as its heroine, taking us on an
unforgettable journey from France to California's Napa Valley,
where providence rules and passions collide. Kristen Harnisch
skillfully weaves the history of the wine industry into a visceral
and haunting love story--to be read with a favorite glass of
wine."
--Holly Lynn Payne, author of The Virgin's Knot and Damascena
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