Chateau du Lac — David O'Neil

Following the best-selling duo of A Place in the Sun and Seasons, this third story of the Grape growers of Provence introduces a most intriguing set of captivating characters and highlights the growing friendship between the Miner family of Château Du Lac and the Brown family of Château St Etienne. The story follows the establishment of he new clothing business that grows from April Miner's association with the rag trade. Meanwhile he establishment of the wines from the estate commences. And Peter Miner makes his name in his trade of woodcarving. Life is carried on against he background of the families in the vine growing area. However, all is not roses. Our friends find hemselves in battle for survival among the criminal elements in the area as the Russian Mafia oust with the local French Mafia as they try to establish their credentials. Meanwhile the lives and oves of the families and friends within the area carry on regardless. And the rapidly ripening grapes will wait for no man.