Tilar J. Mazzeo is een cultuurhistoricus en biograaf met een diepe passie voor de studie van wijn- en eetcultuur. Haar werk duikt vaak in de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen culinaire tradities, de maatschappij en geschiedenis. Mazzeo schrijft in een boeiende stijl die lezers meeneemt in de wereld van haar onderzoek. Haar literaire benadering combineert grondig historisch onderzoek met een gevoelige waardering voor culturele nuances.
Focusing on the hidden gems of Sonoma, this guide showcases over 70 boutique wineries and tasting rooms that offer exceptional artisanal wines. Each featured estate is celebrated by locals and critics alike, providing a unique exploration of the region's lesser-known but remarkable wine producers. The updated edition highlights the charm and authenticity of these small wineries, making it an essential resource for wine enthusiasts looking to discover the best-kept secrets of Sonoma.
Presents the story of a Holocaust rescuer to reveal the formidable risks she took to her own safety to save some 2,500 children from death and deportation in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II.
The extraordinary true story of the unlikely friendship between three women -- Mussolini's daughter, a German spy, and an American socialite -- who conspired to assist the Allies. In 1943, Edda Mussolini, daughter of the fascist dictator, gave her father and Hitler an extraordinary ultimatum: release her husband, Italy's former foreign minister, Galeazzo Ciano, from prison, or risk her leaking her husband's incendiary diaries to the press. Instead, Hitler and Mussolini vowed to do everything in their power to destroy the diaries -- even if it meant killing Edda. They ordered Hilde Beetz, a German spy, to seduce Ciano in prison in order to learn the diaries' location. But Beetz fell in love with Ciano, and joined forces with Edda to try to save him from execution. When this failed, Edda fled with Hilde's assistance. Upon learning of Edda's escape, US intelligence sent in socialite Frances de Chollet to find Edda and get her to hand over the diaries to the Americans. Against all expectations, what developed was a rich and humanising friendship. With all the twists and turns of a spy thriller, this is the story of three women whose lives were drawn together in one of the most unlikely rescues of the Second World War.
The narrative centers on Irena Sendler, a courageous woman often compared to Oskar Schindler, who undertook immense risks to rescue 2,500 children from the horrors of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. This compelling story, now adapted for younger readers, highlights her bravery and determination in the face of unimaginable danger, shedding light on a remarkable yet overlooked chapter of history.
New York Times Bestselling AuthorA comprehensive and riveting biography of Eliza Hamilton, the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton and a powerful, unsung hero in America's early days.
Reverently known among fragrance industry insiders as le monstre - the monster
- Chanel Number 5 is arguably the most coveted consumer luxury product of the
twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This title uncovers the story of Number
5's creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Irena’s Children comes a “vivid, compelling, and unputdownable new biography” (Christopher Andersen, #1 New York Times bestselling author) about the extraordinary life and times of Eliza Hamilton, the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton, and a powerful, unsung hero in America’s early days. Fans fell in love with Eliza Hamilton—Alexander Hamilton’s devoted wife—in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s phenomenal musical Hamilton. But they don’t know her full story. A strong pioneer woman, a loving sister, a caring mother, and in her later years, a generous philanthropist, Eliza had many sides—and this fascinating biography brings her multi-faceted personality to vivid life. This “expertly told story” (Publishers Weekly) follows Eliza through her early years in New York, into the ups and downs of her married life with Alexander, beyond the aftermath of his tragic murder, and finally to her involvement in many projects that cemented her legacy as one of the unsung heroes of our nation’s early days. This captivating account of the woman behind the famous man is perfect for fans of the works of Ron Chernow, Lisa McCubbin, and Nathaniel Philbrick.
The Widow Clicquot is the New York Times bestselling business biography of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, became a legend in her tumultuous times, and showed the world how to live with style. Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life the woman behind the label, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, in this utterly intoxicating book that is as much a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine as a biography of a uniquely tempered and fascinating woman.
„Im Rausch der Zeit“ erzählt die Geschichte von Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, einer Witwe, die 1805 das Weingeschäft in Reims übernimmt und trotz der politischen Unruhen in Europa erfolgreich wird. Sie revolutioniert die Champagnerherstellung und wird zu einer der reichsten Unternehmerinnen Europas. Ein faszinierendes Lesevergnügen!
