The Kitab-I-Aqdas (Forgotten Books)
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The Kitab-I-Aqdas (Forgotten Books) by Bahaullah
Perfect for fans of bubbly wine and Kristin Harmel, this historical fiction novel follows Mme. Clicquot as she builds her legacy, and the modern divorc e who looks to her letters for inspiration.Reims, France, 1805: Barbe-Nicole Clicquot has just lost her beloved husband but is determined to pursue their dream of creating the premier champagne house in France, now named for her new identity as a widow: Veuve Clicquot. With the Russians poised to invade, competitors fighting for her customers, and the Napoleonic court politics complicating matters she must set herself apart quickly and permanently if she, and her business, are to survive. In present day Chicago, broken from her divorce, Natalie Taylor runs away to Paris. In a book stall by the Seine, Natalie finds a collection of the Widow Clicquot's published letters and uses them as inspiration to step out of her comfort zone and create a new, empowered life for herself. But when her Parisian escape takes a shocking and unexpected turn, she's forced to make a choice. Should she accept her losses and return home, or fight for the future she's only dreamed about? What would the widow do?| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781605060927 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605060925 |
| Title | The Kitab-I-Aqdas (Forgotten Books) |
| Author | Bahaullah |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Year published | 2007-12-20 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |