Publisher's Synopsis
""At La Glorieuse"" is a novel written by M.E.M. Davis. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the French countryside after the death of her parents. Lucy struggles to adapt to her new life, but eventually finds solace in the company of her cousin, Pierre.As Lucy settles into her new home, she discovers that her aunt and uncle are deeply involved in the local wine industry. She becomes fascinated by the process of winemaking and begins to learn about the different grape varieties and the techniques used to produce the finest wines.However, Lucy's newfound happiness is threatened when a rival winemaker sets his sights on her family's vineyard. As tensions rise and the threat of violence looms, Lucy must use all her wit and courage to protect her new home and the people she loves.""At La Glorieuse"" is a gripping tale of love, loss, and perseverance set against the backdrop of the beautiful French countryside. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and a cast of unforgettable characters, this novel is sure to captivate readers from beginning to end.""Good God!"" He leaped to his feet at the thought. He would go and thunder at Madame Arnault's door, and demand an explanation. But no; not yet. He calmed himself with an effort. By too great haste he might injure her. ""Insane?"" He laughed aloud at the idea of madness in connection with that exquisite creature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.