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Champagne Haze: Historical Fiction set in 1927 Paris Paperback – June 8, 2009

by David Shone (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
Paris is more than a destination... it is a state of mind. PRINCE SERGE KONSTANTIN, an idle aviator and exile living in Paris, sees the hypocrisy of the modern world of 1927. Cold and charming, this Russian is insulated by a bunch of brilliant lunatics and beautiful idiots who roam with him in the Left Bank's seedier bars. Set during a rugby reunion, CHAMPAGNE HAZE is a story surrounding four friends, a war, and a woman who changes their lives forever. Brace for impact!
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hour Glass
  4. Publication date
    June 8, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0979892325
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0979892325
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Elegance, class and style abound

Just as he masterfully describes the imagery of architecture, scenery and the era of Russian Czars in Crimson Snow, so likewise he captured my interest in Champagne Haze.

V. Mann

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Champagne Haze provides a fascinating nostalgic look at members of "the lost generation."

J. H. Manhold

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Worthy Reader! Why did I write CHAMPAGNE HAZE? Blame my Mother. She worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy but aging socialite who possessed a striking resemblance to the late Grace Kelly. Her name was Marilyn Obolensky but I called her Mrs. O. To me, Mrs. O always reminded me of the sad Miss Havisham figure out of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations.

Jilted by time and a lost love, the widow passed her days in her grand but decaying Grosse Pointe Farm home gazing up at a life-size portrait of her dead husband a Russian noble named Prince Serge Obolensky. Prince Serge wore his imperial Russian uniform well; tall, pencil-thin, he radiated such confidence.

Seeing it, I often asked myself what went so wrong in Russia that poor old Serge ended up in a room full of dust. The answer, in part, is CHAMPAGNE HAZE.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hour Glass
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0979892325
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0979892325
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #10,750,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars (2)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Worthy Reader! Why did I write Champagne Haze?

Blame my mother. She worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy but aging socialite who bore a striking resemblance to the late Grace Kelly. Her name was Marilyn Obolensky but I called her Mrs. O. She reminded me of the sad Miss Havisham figure out of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Jilted by time and a lost love, the widow passed her days in her grand but decaying Grosse Pointe Farm home sneaking peeks at a portrait of her dead husband, a Russian noble named Prince Serge Obolensky.

Prince Serge wore his imperial Russian uniform well; tall, pencil-thin, he radiated such confidence. Seeing it, I often asked myself what went so wrong in Russia that poor old Serge ended up in a room full of dust.

The answer, in part, is Champagne Haze.

Having been in publishing most of my life, I now work for the Dayton Daily News and live with my wife, daughter, and son in Dayton, Ohio.

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  • jmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars The days of Champagne Haze
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2011
    Format: Paperback
    Just as he masterfully describes the imagery of architecture, scenery and the era of Russian Czars in Crimson Snow, so likewise he captured my interest in Champagne Haze. Elegance, class and style abound and the author gives me a true sense of what life might have been like had I lived then. I felt like I was in the back of the room as the men banter over their life events. I feel like I am taken out of time and place even only for the time I am reading.

    Gwen and Serge were my favorite characters, but I must admit I was enthralled by Grekov who leads a very interesting life. The characters in themselves are worth the read and you will find the ending a bit surprising. Fun to read and I can assure you won't want to put the book down once you start reading it!
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  • Scott M. Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar literary and historical metaphors. Magnifique!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2009
    Format: Paperback
    Beauty is in the details. Stellar literary and historical metaphors drive this author to the top of my must-read list. Haven't read Crimson Snow yet but can't wait to get my hands on a copy. This fast read makes you feel the electricity of the aire urbaine. I could smell the lilac in my nostrils during one of the bedroom scenes. A must read that you will not be able to put down from page one! Magnifique!
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