Play Audiobook Sample
The Chardonnay Charade Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(3.04) - 572 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
Facing a freakish May freeze that threatens her vineyard, Lucie Montgomery is forced to hire a helicopter to fly over the vines warming the arctic air next to the grapes. But her luck in salvaging the harvest runs out when she discovers the body of Georgia Greenwood, a controversial local political candidate, lying near the fields. Georgia's husband Ross—Lucie's friend and doctor—immediately comes under suspicion. As the search for Georgia's killer escalates and grows more puzzling, Lucie crosses swords with her attractive but bull-headed winemaker Quinn Santori and confronts her own unwelcome feelings of jealousy over his new romance and job prospects. Then the suicide of a young vineyard worker appears to wrap up the murder investigation—or does it?
Download and start listening now!
"I read this in a short amount of time. Wasn't as informational as the first book on Merlot Murders. Same characters were back and similar mystery about the winery. Liked this one less than the first of the series. Am ready to read another of the series soon. "
— Sheri (4 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“Superb. Crosby delivers a fine mystery full of twists, realistic characters, and finely ladled suspense.”
— South Florida Sun-Sentinel -
“Crosby illustrates the tension between Virginia old money tradition and the less prosperous newcomers to one of the nation’s fastest growing areas. Some plot twists and romantic tension add body, developing into a smooth finish.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“This second entry in Crosby’s series is nicely plotted and paced…A particular treat for oenophiles.”
— Booklist
The Chardonnay Charade Listener Reviews
-
" Light and fun. Enjoyed it better than the first as I know what to expect with her style and know the characters better. "
— Michelle, 2/18/2014 -
" This moved very slowly for me until the end. Not sure I will keep on with the series. "
— girl, 2/12/2014 -
" I am enjoying this series and learning more about the characters. I can't wait to see what the next one in the series brings. "
— Jaci, 2/8/2014 -
" love love love this series! "
— Karla, 1/27/2014 -
" good mystery and romance; and you get to learn about wine and winemaking "
— Sarah, 1/15/2014 -
" This was a light fun read. I really enjoyed the relationship between the characters. It was the perfect read for a week in Napa. "
— Liz, 1/7/2014 -
" Second in a series of Virginia wine country mysteries. "
— Susannah, 1/6/2014 -
" Another great wine mystery book to clench r thirst of facts from wineraries as well as a fun murder mystery or two. No glass of wine this time to finish it but it is still a good read. Enjoy! "
— Lacey, 1/4/2014 -
" Liked it. Especially interesting if one is a wine drinker, but even if not, a good read and interesting history about Virginia. "
— Shirley, 12/23/2013 -
" Ellen Crosby's wine-related mysteries are light and enjoyable. I always learn something new about vintners. I enjoyed this one the most from the others in the series. "
— Judy, 12/23/2013 -
" I read this in a short amount of time. Wasn't as informational as the first book on Merlot Murders. Same characters were back and similar mystery about the winery. Liked this one less than the first of the series. Am ready to read another of the series soon. "
— Sheri, 12/12/2013 -
" A nice entertaining read with a good story. "
— Judy, 12/11/2013 -
" Good read...great historical backing of old Virginia families as well as info on Virginia vitaculture of wine. And we all know I lovvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeee wine. "
— Kristen, 12/3/2013 -
" It was good to read about Lucie and Quinn and the vineyard again... interesting twists and great characters "
— Rosalee, 11/25/2013 -
" Pretty mediocre writing and the main character was rather immature for a business owner, orphan, and major-accident survivor. The plot was decent, but I couldn't get over my dislike of the characters. "
— Carmen, 11/24/2013 -
" I really love reading mysteries that take place in areas that I recognize. I also love reading about wine. So combining the two makes for a really great read. "
— Lara, 11/11/2013 -
" I loved the characters, and I learned so much about Civil War history in Virginia and wine making. Can't wait to read the next book. "
— Janet, 11/4/2013 -
" Another fun summer read "
— Chrisy, 10/5/2013 -
" Book two in the series. Again much education on wine making along with the fun of the mystery. "
— Kathy, 6/24/2013 -
" I think I liked it! "
— Joan, 3/28/2013 -
" Enjoyed listening to this cozy. "
— Margaret, 3/21/2013 -
" Another good book in the series. Characters are becoming more developed and the book is easier to read. I enjoy the wine info the most, could almost taste it when they talk about it. "
— Christine, 3/8/2013 -
" second in her series, to learn about vineyards, wine and a nice mystery, to boot. "
— Beth, 10/18/2012 -
" Mystery and wine...great combination. "
— Anna, 7/27/2012 -
" I absolutely love this Virginia-based wine country series. "
— Ami, 3/11/2012 -
" Another charming mystery set in a winery in Virginia. "
— Linda, 1/28/2012 -
" If you love history, wine and a good mystery, this is a great book series! "
— Karen, 12/5/2011 -
" One of several I've read from this author - just not in order of course! "
— Rita, 6/16/2011 -
" Fun and entertaining mystery series "
— Suzy, 4/11/2011 -
" I loved the characters, and I learned so much about Civil War history in Virginia and wine making. Can't wait to read the next book. "
— Janet, 3/18/2011 -
" easy read. fun characters. "
— Millicent, 1/15/2011 -
" I am enjoying this series and learning more about the characters. I can't wait to see what the next one in the series brings. "
— Jaci, 12/4/2010 -
" Fast, light read. I am enjoying this one more than the first volume of the series. I think it is because the characters are fleshed out a little bit more. I am rooting for Lucie and Quinn to get together - maybe in the next in the series. "
— Julie, 8/27/2010 -
" I read the whole series over the course of two months. "
— Jenny, 7/27/2010 -
" This was a light fun read. I really enjoyed the relationship between the characters. It was the perfect read for a week in Napa. "
— Liz, 4/12/2010 -
" second in a series about a winery in Virginia (who knew there are wineries in VA?). Lots of twists and turns. A fun quick read - nothing extraordinary. "
— Joanne, 2/7/2010 -
" A quick easy read before settling into a meatier book. Typical mystery. "
— Janice, 11/16/2009
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.