About the book
The second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on Saint-Denis the idyllic town finds itself the center of an intense drama, with suspicious fires at the agricultural research station that is working on genetically-modified crops.
Two young men—Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine, and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune—become rivals for the affections of Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise student of wine. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past.
\"Captivating...Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm.\" —The Wall Street Journal
\"A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes.... [Walker] beguiles the reader.\" —The New York Tiems Book Review
\"The real pleasure of the book is the place itself.... As readers are drawn into wine-stomping parties, truffle omelet dinners, and the aged dignity of a French hunting hound, the narrative tension gathers.\" —Houston Chronicle
Editions of The Dark Vineyard
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307270184
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307454713
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307593818
Read an Excerpt
The second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on Saint-Denis the idyllic town finds itself the center of an intense drama, with suspicious fires at the agricultural research station that is working on genetically-modified crops.
Two young men—Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine, and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune—become rivals for the affections of Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise student of wine. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past.
\"Captivating...Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm.\" —The Wall Street Journal
\"A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes.... [Walker] beguiles the reader.\" —The New York Tiems Book Review
\"The real pleasure of the book is the place itself.... As readers are drawn into wine-stomping parties, truffle omelet dinners, and the aged dignity of a French hunting hound, the narrative tension gathers.\" —Houston Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dark Vineyard about?
The second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on Saint-Denis the idyllic town finds itself the center of an intense drama, with suspicious fires at the agricultural research station that is working on genetically-modified crops.
Two young men—Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine, and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune—become rivals for the affections of Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise student of wine. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past.
\"Captivating...Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm.\" —The Wall Street Journal
\"A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes.... [Walker] beguiles the reader.\" —The New York Tiems Book Review
\"The real pleasure of the book is the place itself.... As readers are drawn into wine-stomping parties, truffle omelet dinners, and the aged dignity of a French hunting hound, the narrative tension gathers.\" —Houston Chronicle
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Dark Vineyard?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of The Dark Vineyard?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307270184
Is The Dark Vineyard part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Bruno, Chief of Police Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Dark Vineyard?
Martin Walker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Dark Vineyard is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307270184) and paperback(ISBN 9780307454713) and ebook(ISBN 9780307593818)
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