Review summary: The murder mystery storyline here takes a backseat to the creatively drawn cast and the backdrop of beautiful French countryside with liberal references to good food and wine and the people who enjoy them. There are some twists and turns in the investigation, but this novle will likely be mostly enjoyed for its characters and setting. (Click here for text of full review.)
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M. L. Longworth
An Antoine Verlaque and Marine Bonnet Mystery
Penguin (May 2013)
Publisher synopsis: Olivier Bonnard, the owner of Domaine Beauclaire winery, is devastated when he discovers the theft of a priceless cache of rare vintages. Soon after, Monsieur Gilles d'Arras reports that his wife, Pauline, has vanished from their lavish apartment. As Judge Antoine Verlaque and Commissioner Paulik tackle the case (with a little help from Marine Bonnet), they receive an urgent call: Bonnard has just found Madame d'Arras — dead in his vineyard.
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