Queen in the Shadows

On the run after her husband’s mysterious death, Charlie escapes to France. Amidst romance and refuge at a remote vineyard, Céline must decide: confront her past in England or remain hidden in the shadows forever

Fleeing her husband’s mysterious death in Oxford, Charlie adopts a new identity as Céline Dupont and escapes to France. In Marseille, she enjoys the city’s pleasures, a brief Mediterranean cruise, and a liberating encounter, but her past continues to haunt her.

Seeking refuge, she takes a job at Château Pascal, a remote vineyard, where she discovers a WWII journal mirroring her own emotional struggles.

As Céline grows in confidence, she embraces the vineyard’s vibrant community and begins to learn about the delicate art of vine-tending. Yet, her lustful and passionate relationship with a manager and the secrets she carries force her to confront a crucial choice: will she return to England as Libby Wilkinson to face her past, or remain forever hidden in the shadows?

• | Author: Liz van Santen
• | Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
• | Publication Date: May 28, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781835742297
• | ISBN-10: 1835742297