about the same for me as the earlier books in the series -- there's a charm, and they are not taxing to read, which is working for my shoddy focus at the moment. but they aren't incredible literature. lucie's 80-something-year-old grandfather, luc, makes another appearance, visiting from france. he's a lovely, interesting, enjoyable character. some of the action moves to california wine country in this instalment. again, crosby is very good with setting. unsurprisingly (?), the eating and drinking in this series are impressively delicious sounding. i can totally see this series becoming a TV show. wouldn't surprise me at all to learn an adaptation is underway. when's the last time we had a good (snort!) vineyard-set TV series? falcon crest? oh, billy moses! ( )

I enjoyed the adventure with Lucie once again. The ending was better than the previous installment in this series. Her grandfather Pépé visits from France, which is always an enjoyable part of the story. ( )

Lucie Montgomery is drawn into an highly unethical situation when asked to try to find a missing person while checking into the quality of grapes for sale in Napa Valley.

I thought this was one of the best in the series because of the change in venue and the details and descriptions that were peppered throughout the story. I certainly hope that the series continues. ( )

How do books like this find a publisher? That is the biggest secret. ( )

How do books like this find a publisher? That is the biggest secret. ( )