Sweeter Than Wine

Sweeter Than Wine

A heart-warming and uplifting romance from bestselling author Susan Sallis…

Summary

An epic tale of love and rivalry from the Sunday Times bestselling author and multi-million copy seller Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher.

READERS ARE LOVING SWEETER THAN WINE!
"This is a good read with vivid characters and locations." - 5 STARS
"I'm looking forward to more stories by this author. Hopefully there will be more about these characters in the future." - 5 STARS

*****


Two families. Two young lovers. Their loyalties divided; their hearts torn in two.


1850, Barbados. A quarrel between two rival families on a sugar plantation sets off years of resentment and rivalry between the Rudolphs and the Martinez.

1927, Bristol. Jack Martinez dances with Maude Rudolph at the Michaelmas Ball. A spark is kindled, a passion grows.

Can the two young lovers bring their families together or will age-old enmities be too deep-rooted...?

About the author

Susan Sallis

Susan Sallis was the author of over twenty bestselling novels, many of them set in the West Country. She was born in Gloucestershire and lived in Somerset with her family. She died in 2020.
Learn More

Sign up to the Penguin Newsletter

For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more