This was my first ARC read (thank you NetGalley!)
World War II is my favorite historical fiction to read. I love how this book didn’t focus so much on the war but rather one girl’s journey through the time (vague so no spoilers!). I enjoyed the dual timeline and found it easy to follow.

Being in a wine club it was a fun read of the history of French winemaking and the value of bottles from certain times. There was a mixed focus on romance, strong woman characters, loss, family, and WW2 history in France! Loved it - can’t wait for it to come out for others to enjoy.

This book is one of my favorite WWII Historical Fiction books. As someone of Jewish ancestry, these always hit close to the heart. I couldn't put the book down. I love it when the author shows different timelines of characters and makes you feel as if you are right there with them. The way Ellsworth writes is simple and impactful, and I could laugh and cry with the characters. Understanding the hurt people went through at that time and the hope they had is something that not everyone can capture. I believe this will be on the best sellers list! I can't wait to read more novels written by Ellsworth.

A historical fiction book that also involves wine? Sign me up! I love the beautiful cover of this book just as much as the title. This book goes back and forth between two different time periods, with the two main characters Martine and Charlotte. I was immediately drawn to Martine so I was hooked with her story from the beginning. It took me awhile to warm up to Charlotte, but I finally did about halfway through the book. This was a lovely quick read for me. If you love historical fiction books, I would definitely recommend you add it to your list. I also think this would be a great entry level book for someone new to historical fiction.

Very interesting book set in a dual timeline, following a 1990's airplane pilot traveling to France and the mystery of an old wine bottle she discovers there. Her search for the wine bottle's true owner leads her to learn more about what really happened in France during WWII. Loved this book!

The French Winemaker’s Daughter was a moving story about a young woman’s journey to discover the story behind a very unique bottle of wine. I love stories about strong, independent women and this book did not disappoint. The very beginning captures you into this story with the young Martine, hiding in a closet from the Nazi soldiers who have just taken her father away. Before being captured, her father gives her a very unassuming bottle of wine and strict instructions. This bottle of wine holds much more than the liquid inside it, and here is where Charlotte’s story comes alive. Nearly 50 years after Martine escapes the German’s, Charlotte discovers this old bottle of wine among other bottles of wine at an auction and the journey begins for her.
Both characters are well written, the story is engulfing and is hard to put down. This story goes between two completely different periods of time and takes the reader on an amazing journey between past and present. Covering everything from war, to family bonds and beyond. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Wow! This book is captivating! The story intrigued me from the beginning! I enjoyed the bit of mystery that the main character had to solve. The imagery brings the entire book to life!

A lot of the characters were easy to like and emphasize with. I think Ada is my favorite! She's compassionate, loving, and has a true calling to help others. She also always goes the extra mile. Her unselfish attitude saved many people in the war.

This is the first book that I've read by this author, but it certainly won't be the last!

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Harper Collins Publishers via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Loretta Ellsworth, and the publishers for allowing access to the e-Arc.

4.5 stars

I loved the story that was told in this book. I found it to be so interesting. I thought it was cool that the young girl, Martine was raised on a vineyard. Charlotte is a pilot. The two female main characters are so strong and both going through so much. I haven’t read anything like this Historical Fiction with Romance.

I give this book 3.5 stars. I was quite excited to read it as I enjoy historical fiction, especially around World War II, but I was a bit disappointed. I felt like the story could’ve been more clear and robust. To me it often felt like the main character was a bit whiny and didn’t act her age which further turned me off of her. The storyline of her grandfather and his vineyard was lost on me and felt like a plot plug rather than something meaningful that contributed to the story. I would’ve enjoyed having an epilogue as well since the whole time the main character is looking for love but we don’t actually know if it TRULY pans out. I think it also would’ve been cool to have a final chapter written by the winemaker’s daughter to truly tie everything together. The book was quite engaging and I did appreciate the POV shifts. I figured out that the winemaker’s daughter was the mother of the Parisian vineyard about halfway into the book so it would’ve been great if that was revealed sooner rather than at the end as a “surprise.”

If you are a fan of Historical Fiction set in WWII, this one is for you. The book swaps between 1942, when a seven year old Maritine finds herself alone after the Nazi's come for her father and 1990, where Charlotte has aquired rare wine left from the German occupation. Charlotte's investigation into the wine leads us through an emotional story of these two women's lives.


Thank you NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book The French Winemakers Daughter- Martines dad knew the Germans were going to come after him so he his her in armoire with a note pinned on her clothing and gave her a wine bottle with a message to not lose it because it was her inheritance. Martine escaped the Germans & tried to follow her Dads instructions to get to her aunt’s house in Paris but alone and scared she dropped the bottle of wine .
48 years later Charlotte is at an auction with her friend Henri when he buys a crate of wine- he pulls out what he feels will have value they drink a couple bottles and the bottle that is left he leaves it for Charlotte to drink- Charlotte discovers that a label is over the actual wine label with a note….
The story that intertwines the two together is suspenseful and memorable.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial for the ARC of this book.

This book was incredible! I love any historical fiction set during WWII. This book drew me in because of it being set in France which is not the typical location of this era (from what I read). It was a very fast read and the story sucked me in from the start. I loved how the story switched between the characters and timelines, drawing both together in the end. The characters were likable and it made me feel a full spectrum of emotions. Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Perennial, and Paperbacks for the eARC!

Well written, interesting read showcasing two time periods and how history intertwines. Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review.

This book was excellent! The two time periods and intertwining of the modern day and World War 2 era was done very smoothly. You were also rooting for the main character the whole time.

I normally shy away from historical fiction, it's not my vibe and I typically have issues getting into the storylines. History and I have... well, a history. This book, however, is one of those told from two timelines (the past and the present) and was just so lovingly crafted, it had a grip on my heart from the first chapter.

I have several books I read all at the same time, and usually switch between them as my whimsy carries me. However, this book has me entranced and I put all the others aside until this one was finished. Beautiful story.

I really enjoyed the two time period stories woven together. This book held my attention the entire time and it was hard to put down.

1.5 stars

The barebones of the book was there. Ellsworth had the right idea, but the execution was not great.

I am a sucker for all things WWII, and this story was fun. However, the writing just was not up to par. Additionally, Charlotte was not all that likable. I love a strong woman lead, especially a pilot! But, Ellsworth made her freak out a lot for no reason. Also, maybe it’s just me, but constant comparison of an American WWII veterans experience to a literally child holocaust survivor was an odd choice. It really played into the “annoying American/everything revolves around me” trope.

And, spoiler, switching the wines? Really?

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper for an ARC of this book. The following is my personal opinion.

I love WWII historical fiction so this book was right up my alley. The plot seemed pretty obvious from the beginning, but I think that was the point. I enjoyed the characters and watching them develop.

It was a quick, easy read and I recommend it if you're not looking for too deep of a plot.

I enjoyed this book. It was nice to have the different point of views and different time periods. It shows how much has been experienced and the gratification of knowing that it has a happy ending, even though other stories similar to this more than likely happened during this time.

4.25/5 ⭐️

This story follows Martine, a nine year old French girl on her journey throughout WW2, and Charlotte, a middle-aged pilot who travels to Paris frequently.

I loved the two different perspectives that both of the main characters brought to this novel, and how their stories intertwined together. Martine’s story is all too realistic of those times and puts a different perspective of how children of her religion were treated during World War II.

Would recommend this book for anyone who loves historical fiction- a heavy, but quick read.

Loved this story! Interesting how life can sometimes come Full circle! This is quite the story of young women finding what she didn't know she wanted. Entertaining at best.