Secrets of Sainte Madeleine. Tilly Bagshawe. 2022.

Inside the walls of a family chateau, nestled in the Burgundy hills, a remarkable legacy awaits….

Elise would do anything to inherit Sainte Madeleine, the vineyard that’s been home to the Salignacs for generations. Only Laurent Senard, a distant cousin, is a rival for her heart - yet when a family rift sends her on a new and dangerous path, she risks losing them both.

Alexandra, Elise’s brother, can’t bear to see their capricious father put the vineyard in jeopardy. He leaves to carve out his own fortune in the rich hills of California. But will turning his back on the chateau be his biggest mistake?

Laurent Senard’s love for Elise was planted at Sainte Madeleine long ago. But the shadow of war is sweeping over Europe. Through the years of fighting and tragedy that follow, he vows to find his way back - if only it isn’t too late….