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When Valerie Beauvais, author of a book on Thomas Jefferson's travels through the wine regions of France and Italy, turns up dead near Lucie Montgomery's Virginia vineyard, Lucie is certain Valerie's murder has something to do with the authenticity of a 200-year-old bottle of Bordeaux Jefferson may once have purchased for his good friend George Washington.
Though Lucie plans to auction off the valuable bottle at a charity fundraiser, it soon becomes apparent others want to get their hands on what's quickly becoming a wine to die for.
As Lucie and her eccentric winemaker, Quinn Santori, bring in the last grapes of the season, Quinn's controversial past becomes intertwined with Valerie's death and the rare Bordeaux.
What begins as Lucie's quiet investigation into the provenance of the Washington wine ends in revealing a web of deceit and betrayal affecting not only the international wine world, but her own world as well.
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"Ellen Crosby's Wine Country Mystery series have been a lot of fun to read. She is an intelligent writer and each book has, so far, been interesting as well as educational. She writes a good story, isn't as predictable as most "cozy mystery" authors are, has interesting and unique characters, and manages to communicate quite a bit of history and information about wine while telling her stories. The back of each book usually has a section or two describing significant historical information important to the story as well information regarding a type of wine. I love it when newspaper reporters turn novelists!"
— Karma (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Red wine and murder pair up nicely.”
— Chicago Tribune -
”During an oenophilic supper at Mount Vernon, glamorous guest lecturer Valerie Beauvais hints there’s something suspect about the prize bottle—a Bordeaux Thomas Jefferson supposedly bought for George Washington in 1790—to be auctioned at the upcoming charity fund-raiser Lucie will be hosting. But before the wine scholar can make it to Montgomery Estate Vineyard for a personal inspection, she's the victim of a fatal accident. Or is it murder? Turning detective, Lucie quickly finds plenty of bad blood…action canters along briskly, infused with plenty of local color and wine lore.“
— Publishers Weekly -
“Vintner Lucie Montgomery is getting ready for the harvest at her vineyard near Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. When she attends a lecture at Mount Vernon, she learns about the wines that Thomas Jefferson discovered in France and brought to George Washington. The lecturer later turns up dead, and Lucie suspects that the murder is related to the authenticity of a bottle of Chateau Margaux supposedly purchased for Washington that will be auctioned at a charity fundraiser…This will have broad appeal for its wine lore and historical detail and has enough action to keep the pages turning fast.”
— Booklist
The Bordeaux Betrayal Listener Reviews
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" This is #3 in a mystery series, set at a Virginia vineyard. "
— E, 2/20/2014 -
" Really enjoying this series. The author manages to combine mystery with romance and some humor - a wonderful combination! "
— Carolyn, 2/19/2014 -
" It was very well written just like her others!!!!!! I was in suspense all the way through. Couldn't put it down. "
— Carol, 2/18/2014 -
" Another pleasant cozy mystery in the Virginia Wine Country series. I am really enjoy the characters and it is fun to be able to read a book where you are familiar with many of the locations. I listened to this as an audiobook and over all it was a great piece to listen to. My one pet peeve with the reading was that the reader mispronounced Loudoun County throughout the book. I cringed every time I heard her say it. Definitely worth picking up if you are looking for a quick, relaxing read. "
— LeslieVA, 2/6/2014 -
" While the romantic subthemes leave something to be desired in this series, Crosby's detailed accounts of viniculture and Virginia history make these books a compelling read. This one's discussion of Thomas Jefferson's fondness for wine was especially interesting. "
— Anna, 2/1/2014 -
" There's a mystery surrounding a bottle of wine destined for G Washington from TJ - enough to kill over. "
— Debbie, 1/30/2014 -
" I love books and movies that feature wine! This was a pretty good who-done-it. "
— Cyndee, 1/30/2014 -
" This is the third of the wine country mysteries that I've read. I find them entertaining, not only because they are a light, enjoyable read, but because of her description on the setting in the Blue Ridge mountain section of Virginia, the Civil War flavor of the area, and learning so much about the production of wine. "
— Bobbie, 1/27/2014 -
" The Virginia history carries the book along, making it interesting. I like Crosby's style of writing and her characters fit together nicely, but still I don't get a strong sense of mystery. But it doesn't keep me from not reading the others in the series. "
— Judy, 1/19/2014 -
" This story is the best so far of this series; much more complicated and impelling characters. "
— Judy, 1/3/2014 -
" Enjoyable, love listening to this series on audiobook. "
— Suzy, 12/20/2013 -
" A very simple, easy read. Murder Mystery. Nothing gruesome, yet entertaining for when you want something lighter but still want to be entertained. "
— Pam, 12/17/2013 -
" I like that I am not only finding out about wine but also about history. The way it is written in mystery/suspense makes it easy to follow. Lucie is cute and I enjoy her personality. "
— Christine, 12/16/2013 -
" I liked this mystery but didn't love it. Lots of characters to keep straight. I learned about the history of wines, though. "
— Carol, 12/8/2013 -
" I absolutely love this Virginia-based wine country series. "
— Ami, 7/24/2013 -
" The setting of this book and the history imbedded there were the most interesting aspects. "
— Kathleen, 5/7/2013 -
" i liked this mystery and it is fun to read about the virginia wine industry. "
— Jen, 4/11/2013 -
" I love the series but this one was a little less exciting. More history on wine and I got lost in the characters as to who was who with all the wine jargon. Still will read the next one. "
— Linda, 2/28/2012 -
" The book is pretty good, but the reader is not very good - made some basic mistakes in French pronunciation - too sultry for my tastes - give me Barbara Rosenblat, George Guidall, or Jim Dale any day. I may read more of this series, but I will not listen to another one. "
— Anne, 2/16/2012 -
" Fun mysteries by va author. "
— Sonya, 1/23/2012 -
" Another fun wine country read "
— Chrisy, 11/9/2011 -
" Good book got a little slow but still good. I really enjoy her books. "
— Brandi, 9/12/2011 -
" Best of the three. I found the history of the 'Washington' bottle of wine very interesting. Wonder if there is any truth to it? "
— Julie, 7/21/2011 -
" 3rd in a great mystery series "
— Angie, 6/14/2011 -
" Listening to the audio book. Lots of folks are dying in Virginia but I like the series. "
— Margaret, 5/24/2011 -
" The latest in the Wine Country Mystery series. Very enjoyable, and it has an educational aspect to it as well. "
— Cindy, 5/18/2011 -
" Quick fun read with some interesting vineyard and wine facts. It's a mystery that tricked me at the end! "
— Barbara, 5/1/2011 -
" The Virginia history carries the book along, making it interesting. I like Crosby's style of writing and her characters fit together nicely, but still I don't get a strong sense of mystery. But it doesn't keep me from not reading the others in the series. "
— Judy, 4/7/2011 -
" Fun mysteries by va author.<br/> "
— Sonya, 1/1/2011 -
" A cozy mystery about a Washing Bordeaux and murder. "
— Jeanette, 12/31/2010 -
" Really enjoying this series. The author manages to combine mystery with romance and some humor - a wonderful combination! "
— Carolyn, 9/20/2010 -
" I liked this mystery but didn't love it. Lots of characters to keep straight. I learned about the history of wines, though. "
— Carol, 9/12/2010 -
" Enjoyable, but so many characters it gets confusing.This is the third in a series and makes constant references to what's probaly explained in the first two. I'll go back to The Merlot Murder and start from there. <br/> <br/>interesting look at the wine-making industry as well. "
— Phil, 9/6/2010 -
" Best of the three. I found the history of the 'Washington' bottle of wine very interesting. Wonder if there is any truth to it? "
— Julie, 8/27/2010 -
" Good "escape" read. The setting is Virginia wine country, and the author does a good job of weaving history (Washington & Jefferson), winemaking, and mystery into an entertaining novel. "
— Lenore, 8/14/2010 -
" Best one of the series so far. Love these books and all the great info about winemaking and Virginia history. Can't wait to read the next one. "
— Linda, 10/2/2009 -
" Quick fun read with some interesting vineyard and wine facts. It's a mystery that tricked me at the end! "
— Barbara, 9/28/2009 -
" Not bad. The book has a nice history of Jefferson and Washington. In addition, the author has a good understanding of wine and wine making. "
— Belinda, 9/12/2009
About Ellen Crosby
Ellen Crosby is the author of the Virginia Wine Country Mystery series and the Sophie Medina Mystery series, as well as the stand-alone novel Moscow Nights. She is a former freelance reporter for the Washington Post and was the Moscow correspondent for ABC Radio News and an economist at the US Senate.
About Christine Marshall
Christine Marshall is an actress, director, and designer living in Portland, Maine. She teaches for the Maine State Ballet and produces plays with her theater company, Mad Horse. In addition to audiobooks, she records the online version of the New Yorker.