An old couple is
found shot to death in their cottage near the famous Chateau Yquem.
Benjamin Cooker, wine expert and amateur detective, is intrigued by
the double homicide, particularly because it reminds him of the
famous sauternes produced by the Chateau.
Virgilie, Cooker’s
assistant, has a long term friend managing his wife’s family
vineyards in the area. Cooker has him contact the friend to learn
more about the tragedy. With the scent of a mystery and the promise
of memorable wines to sample, Benjamin and Vergilie set off for the
Sauternes wine region.
As with the other
books in this series, the descriptions of the wine and the
countryside are magnificent. They draw you into the setting and make
it real.
The mystery in this
book is much more a typical mystery than some of the earlier books.
Benjamin and Vergilie are caught up in the search for the killer. I
was pleased to see Vergilie getting a much larger role. With a
beautiful girl, the granddaughter of the murdered couple, and his
friend, who has more than a passing connection to the mystery,
Virgilie has a major part in this novel.
Benjamin, Elizabeth,
his wife, and Virgilie are wonderful characters. I particularly love
hearing about the feasts Elizabeth prepares. Benjamin is a source of
information about the wine country, and Virgilie adds a light touch
with his romantic escapades.
I highly recommend
this book if you love wine, or just like a good mystery.
I received this book
from Le French Book for this review.
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