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Synopsis
"Jay Mackintosh is trapped by memory in the old familiar landscapes of his childhood, more enticing than the present, and to which he longs to return. A bottle of home-brewed wine left to him by a long-vanished friend seems to provide both the key to an old mystery and a doorway into another world. As the unusual properties of the strange brew take effect, Jay escapes to a derelict farmhouse in the French village of Lansquenet, where a ghost from the past waits to confront him, and the reclusive Marise - haunted, lovely and dangerous - hides a terrible secret behind her closed shutters. Between them, a mysterious chemistry. Or could it be magic?"--BOOK JACKET.
Is Blackberry Wine appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This literary fantasy contains adult themes of memory, loss, and romantic relationships with some sensuality and implied intimacy, but no graphic content. The magical realism and introspective tone may be too slow-paced for younger teens.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief and amnesia.
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven stories with magical elements and romance will appreciate this contemplative escape to the French countryside.