
The Soldier’s Daughter (The Vineyards of War Book 2)
by Fiona McIntosh
She inherited his gift. She carried his secrets. She’ll fight to claim his legacy.
Violet Nash has grown up in the shadows of her father Charlie’s shattered dreams. A WWI hero haunted by memories of French Champagne caves where he once found love and redemption, he flees from the Scottish Highlands to Tasmania with his fierce daughter, determined to transform barley into liquid gold—the whisky that will be their salvation.
As Violet masters the ancient alchemy of whisky-making learned in Scotland’s distilleries, she becomes her father’s greatest achievement—and his deepest vulnerability.
When Hitler’s war machine rolls across Europe, Charlie cannot resist the call to return to occupied France. His destination is inevitable: the Champagne region where Sophie Delancré still tends her vines under Nazi occupation, and where a young man’s reckless courage will demand the ultimate sacrifice.
As Charlie vanishes into the deadly game of resistance and espionage, Violet must forge her own path through grief and rage, determined to reclaim her father’s legacy.
Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah, The Soldier’s Daughter weaves together the whisky distilleries of Scotland, the vineyards of war-torn France, and the untamed landscapes of Tasmania in a sweeping tale of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and daughters.
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‘WOW! MY heart is still trying to piece itself back together after reading this book. It was so beautifully written and I could not get over how much I loved the characters.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘OMG this book was just simply brilliant. Loved the storyline and characters. Beautifully written. This book had me turning page after page and I felt truly immersed into that period like I was a part of it.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The Champagne War totally drew me in and The Soldier‘s Daughter was every bit as brilliant… you will need tissues for some parts.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was one of my favorite historical fiction books!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A heartfelt, immersive, and beautifully told novel about the bonds between fathers and daughters, the cost of sacrifice, and the power of legacy.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘There were sad tears and happy tears. The characters seemed to leap off the page. Highly recommend!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Genres
- Literature & Fiction > Genre Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > World War II Historical Fiction
- Literature & Fiction > Women's Literature & Fiction
- Literature & Fiction > Genre Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > 20th Century Historical Fiction > Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction
Publication date
- September 30, 2025





























