title: The Essence of Champagne: In the Glass and at the Table
author: Tom Hyland
description: Tom Hyland is a Chicago-based wine writer and photographer who has written for such publications as Decanter, The Sommelier Journal and wine-searcher.com. He has traveled extensively to the Champagne region, meeting with winemakers and growers, and tasting their wines with them in the cellars and at restaurants. He has previously written two books on Italian wines; this is his first book about Champagne.
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  MORE THAN A DUKE
  
  Christi Caldwell
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Chapter 1
  
  London, England
  
  1815
  
  In a Society that placed such value upon honor, respectability and virtue,
  Lady Anne Arlette Adamson came to a very interesting revelation. A young lady
  would discard her self-worth and sense of decency...all for a glass of
  champagne.
  
  Or more
  
  
  precisely, two glasses of champagne.
  
  The full moon shone through the Marquess of Essex’s conservatory windows and
  splashed light on the two sparkling crystal flutes. Drawn to them, Anne wet
  her lips and did a quick survey of her host’s famed gardens, searching for any
  interlopers. Lured by the forbidden liquor, she wandered over to the table
  strewn with vibrant pink peonies and blush roses and picked up a flute. She
  angled her head. Eying the pale, bubbling liquid contained within, a sudden
  desire filled her, to taste the fine French brew.
  
  Of course, young, unwed ladies did not drink champagne. At least that was what
  Mother was forever saying. A mis