Books
Rebel and Empress
The dramatic, untold story of Eugénie de Montijo, the woman who created Haute Couture, fought for women’s rights, opened France’s schools to girls, and ruled the country as its last Empress, yet today almost unknown.
Although a 19th century woman, her almost 21st century outlook was key to the creation of modern France. Viewed frequently as a mere “ornament of the throne” of her husband Emperor Napoléon III, this Spanish-born aristocrat proved to be almost as fiery as her red hair, fighting against institutional limitations, establishing innovations in childcare and women’s health, scientific research and education, battling anti-Semitism and “sex prejudice,” all the while displaying a political acumen so sharp that her husband gave her sole control of the government during his absences and consulted her daily when he was home. But the triumphs and glamour of her life were coupled with heartbreak and tragedy.
This first definitive American biography of Eugénie restores her far-reaching legacy to history.
Published by Hanover Square Press, HarperCollins, New York.
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Women and Associations
In French
During the 19th century, women's associations were crucial to help poorer women to access a decent lifestyle through charitable actions of aristocrats and upper middle class women and also to create or join workers' unions.
An inspired conductor
First biography of Leonard Bernstein in French, translated in Japanese
Leonard Bernstein is still one of the most loved conductors and composers in France. This biography explores some less known facts of his work and life. I had the utmost time of my life writing this book.
Wine Brands
In English
My first book in English! It centers on the history and various markets of wine in Europe, Asia and the US. It was considered seminal to the knowledge of new markets in the wine business.
Digital Wine Marketing
In French
This book is the translation of Wine Brands adapted to the French market. I rewrote some of the chapters to make some issues more accessible to French readers.
Wine Export
In French
Award by the Wine Trade Commission.
Co-authored with James de Roany, this book aims at helping the producers to export their wines on multiple markets: success stories, lessons to learn from less successful ventures, stories of people and places.
Wine Tourism
In French
Wine tourism is a major issue for the wine business. At the crossroads of history, architecture and landscape, tourism is at the heart of the history of vineyards and winemaking.