When talented wine label designer Rebecca Walsh arrives at Crescent Moon Vineyards to modernize their image, she never expects to find herself at the center of a murder investigation. The death of renowned wine critic William Hartwell during a prestigious auction preview throws the vineyard into chaos, and when owner Joseph Marconi becomes the prime suspect, Rebecca's design project transforms into something far more urgent. With Joseph's freedom and the vineyard's future at stake, Rebecca must trust her designer's eye for detail to uncover the truth behind Hartwell's murder.
Teaming up with local newspaper editor Sam Mitchell, Rebecca delves into the complex world of wine authentication, rare vintages, and the high-stakes collector market where reputations are built and destroyed over a single bottle. As they navigate a decanter of suspects – from rival collectors with grudges to auction specialists with secrets – Rebecca discovers that in the wine world, what appears on the label doesn't always match what's inside the bottle. With each clue they uncover, the danger grows, and soon Rebecca finds herself targeted by someone who will stop at nothing to keep decades-old secrets buried.
"A Vintage for Murder" blends the warm charm of wine country with the sharp edge of a perfectly balanced mystery. Like a complex Cabernet, this tale reveals its notes of intrigue and romance gradually, building to a satisfying finish that lingers long after the last page. Pour yourself a glass of something special and settle in for a cozy mystery where uncorking the truth might just be worth dying for.
Genre: Mystery
Teaming up with local newspaper editor Sam Mitchell, Rebecca delves into the complex world of wine authentication, rare vintages, and the high-stakes collector market where reputations are built and destroyed over a single bottle. As they navigate a decanter of suspects – from rival collectors with grudges to auction specialists with secrets – Rebecca discovers that in the wine world, what appears on the label doesn't always match what's inside the bottle. With each clue they uncover, the danger grows, and soon Rebecca finds herself targeted by someone who will stop at nothing to keep decades-old secrets buried.
"A Vintage for Murder" blends the warm charm of wine country with the sharp edge of a perfectly balanced mystery. Like a complex Cabernet, this tale reveals its notes of intrigue and romance gradually, building to a satisfying finish that lingers long after the last page. Pour yourself a glass of something special and settle in for a cozy mystery where uncorking the truth might just be worth dying for.
Genre: Mystery
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