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When celebrated entertainment lawyer Danny Roth’s lavish wine cellar in Los Angeles is the target of a high‑profile heist, he turns to former corporate lawyer and wine connoisseur Sam Levitt for help. Guided by an insurance claim, Sam’s investigation takes him from the bustling streets of Los Angeles to the vineyards of Bordeaux, and onto the sun‑kissed coasts of Marseille. Along the way he teams up with a knowledgeable French colleague and encounters a wealthy collector who may hold the key to the stolen bottles. As the mystery unfolds, Mayle’s palate‑rich prose indulges readers with vivid descriptions of French oenology, culinary delights, and the picturesque countryside, offering even seasoned oenophiles a satisfying blend of intrigue and sensory pleasure.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Crime Fiction/Heist Fiction
Authors: Peter Mayle
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