My Grape Year takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s ‘Grape’ series back to where it all began. In a last-minute twist of fate, Laura is sent to Burgundy, France for a year on an exchange. She arrives knowing only a smattering of French and with no idea what to expect in her first foray out of North America. With a head full of dreams and a powerful desire to please, Laura adapts to Burgundian life, learning crucial skills such as the fine art of winetasting and how to savor snails. However, her inability to resist the charming young men of the region means that Laura soon runs afoul of the rules, particularly the ‘no dating’ edict. Romantic afternoons in Dijon, early morning pain au chocolat runs, and long walks in the vineyards are wondrous, but also present Laura with a conundrum – how does she keep her hosts happy while still managing to follow her heart?
Bradbury's 'Grape' series has been described by readers as combining the dry humour and escapism of Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence", the emotional honesty of Cheryl Strayed's "Wild", and the romance of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander".
Bradbury's 'Grape' series has been described by readers as combining the dry humour and escapism of Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence", the emotional honesty of Cheryl Strayed's "Wild", and the romance of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander".
