Two fearless women coping through an impressive century: from the French Revolution to the 1889 Paris World's Fair.

Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, known to every connoisseur of Veuve Clicquot champagne, experienced dramatic events: the French Revolution, the persecution of Catholics, the Napoleonic Wars, the occupation of her hometown of Reims.
Widowed at a young age, she continued the champagne business that had hitherto been run by her late husband, Francois. At a time when there were few women at the top of the trading giants, it turned it into a world empire.

When Jeanne Pommery also loses her beloved husband, she faces a similar decision. He asks Clicquot for advice and learns the story of an adventurous life. Finally, she sets out to conquer new markets despite strong male competition, in the relentless world of business.

A moving novel about women's power, friendship and the desire to realize all your dreams despite adversity!

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