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Sign up todayThe Merlot Murders
The Wine Country Mysteries: Book #1
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P. J. Davis-Oran
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Length
9 hours 3 minutes
Language
English
Lucie Montgomery's semi-estranged brother, Eli, calls her in France to tell her their father, Leland, has been killed in a hunting accident on the family's five hundred acre Virginia vineyard. But the vineyard is now shabby and run-down and her siblings want to sell it. Then Lucie's godfather tells her Leland's death was no accident. With her greedy brother, hell-raising sister, and a seemingly cut-rate vintner hired by Leland just before he died, all the suspects are disturbingly close to home. Unsure whom she can trust, Lucie must uncover the truth—and oversee a successful harvest—to save the vineyard she loves.
Ellen Crosby, former Washington Post freelance reporter, is the author of Moscow Nights, the Virginia Wine Country mysteries, and the Sophie Medina mystery series.
P. J. Davis-Oran is a an actress and singer who has performed in theaters across the country, playing such diverse roles as Blanche in A Streetcar Named Desire, Pauline in The Winter’s Tale, and Doatsea Mae in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She has appeared on television as well and currently lives in New York City.
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“Crosby has constructed a neat whodunit, supported by enough wine-making lore to give it some extra body.”
“Like a fine wine, full-bodied, complex and satisfying.”
“A fast-paced, intriguing debut that holds interest from cover to cover.”
“This is a terrific kickoff to what promises to be a highly satisfying new series.”
“An absorbing plot, rich with details on the wine industry, and an evocative sense of the lush Virginia countryside are the main sources of appeal here.”
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