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Red-handed in Romanée-Conti (The Winemaker Detective Series Book 12) Kindle Edition

by Jean-Pierre Alaux (Author), Noël Balen (Author), Sally Pane (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
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The “addictive” Winemaker Detective mystery series returns to Burgundy, France, where wine connoisseurs and amateur sleuths Benjamin Cooker and Virgile Lanssien sniff out wrongdoers during a hazardous harvest.

The perfect wine, the perfect harvest... and the perfect murder?


When world-renowned wine expert Benjamin Cooker’s elderly father needs him most, the erudite consultant and his dashing assistant Virgile Lanssien are called away to Burgundy to orchestrate the harvest. More than just picking grapes, the Winemaker Detective must keep a delicate balance between an old-time vintner and his heir as a catastrophic hailstorm endangers some of France’s most celebrated wines. Adding insult to injury, the brutal and mysterious murder of a grape picker sends shock waves through the winemaking world and the small-town gendarmes find evidence incriminating Cooker. He and his trusty assistant put their sharp senses to work detecting clues and subtleties in the tight-knit community to find where the real killer is lurking.

In another satisfying wine novel with a French flair, authors Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen give readers a perfectly intoxicating combination French wine, gourmet meals, and mystery in the gloriously described Burgundy wine region with all the scenery, scents, and sounds of France. This light, fun mystery combines amateur sleuths, food, and wine in a wonderfully French mystery novel that doubles as a travel guide. It is a new kind read on the international mystery and crime scene: a pitch-perfect, wine-infused, French-style cozy mystery.



Praise for the series


“Alaux and Balen offer intrigue and plenty of good eating and drinking... will whet appetites of fans of both Iron Chef and Murder, She Wrote” —Booklist

“Those who like detective stories that rely on the fine qualities of the investigator will find Cooker an enjoyable lead.” —Publishers Weekly

“Unusually adept at description, the authors manage to paint everything.... The journey through its pages is not to be rushed.” —Foreword Reviews

“A terrific series.” —New York Times bestselling author William Martin

“A fine vintage.” —Peter May

“A light-hearted, fast read that is completely compelling.” —Back to Books

“This is definitely a book for those who like the finer things in life.” —Writing about Books

“These stories are as much a celebration of France and its well-deserved reputation for quality wines and food, as they are an exploration of finely tuned, enticing mysteries.” —My Shelf

“Decadent, delicious, and delightful, The Winemaker Detective series blends an immersion in French countryside, winemaking and gourmet attitude with mystery and intrigue.” —Wine Advisor

“Masterful.” —Star Tribune

“Skillfully manages to convey the clever elegance of the original authors.” —Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine

“Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen paint such a concise picture that you can taste the wines, the fine foods, and you are right there experiencing the scenery.” —Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine
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“Alaux and Balen offer intrigue and plenty of good eating and drinking... will whet appetites of fans of both Iron Chef and Murder, She Wrote” ―Booklist

“Those who like detective stories that rely on the fine qualities of the investigator will find Cooker an enjoyable lead.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Unusually adept at description, the authors manage to paint everything.... The journey through its pages is not to be rushed.” ―Foreword Reviews

“A terrific series.” ―New York Times bestselling author William Martin

“A fine vintage.” ―Peter May

“A light-hearted, fast read that is completely compelling.” ―Back to Books

“This is definitely a book for those who like the finer things in life.” ―Writing about Books

“These stories are as much a celebration of France and its well-deserved reputation for quality wines and food, as they are an exploration of finely tuned, enticing mysteries.” ―My Shelf

“Decadent, delicious, and delightful, The Winemaker Detective series blends an immersion in French countryside, winemaking and gourmet attitude with mystery and intrigue.” ―Wine Advisor

“Masterful.” ―Star Tribune

“Skillfully manages to convey the clever elegance of the original authors.” ―Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine

“Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen paint such a concise picture that you can taste the wines, the fine foods, and you are right there experiencing the scenery.” ―Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine

About the Author

Jean-Pierre Alaux is a magazine, radio and TV journalist when he is not writing novels in southwestern France. He is the grandson of a winemaker and exhibits a real passion for wine and winemaking. For him, there is no greater common denominator than wine.

Noël Balen lives in Paris, where he shares his time between writing, making records, and lecturing on music. He plays bass, is a music critic and has authored a number of books about musicians in addition to his novel and short-story writing.

Sally Pane studied French at State University of New York Oswego and the Sorbonne before receiving her Masters Degree in French Literature from the University of Colorado. Her career includes more than twenty years of translating and teaching French and Italian at Berlitz and at University of Colorado Boulder. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband. She has translated several titles in the Winemaker Detective series.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZJS0KE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Le French Book (November 15, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4124 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jean-Pierre Alaux is a magazine, radio and television journalist when he is not writing novels in southwestern France. He is a genuine wine and food lover and recently won the Antonin Carême prize for his cookbook La Truffe sur le Soufflé, which he wrote with the chef Alexis Pélissou. He is the grandson of a winemaker and exhibits a real passion for wine and winemaking. For him, there is no greater common denominator than wine. He gets a sparkle in his eye when he talks about the Winemaker Detective series, which he writes with Noël Balen. It is a 20-strong series that is a hit on French television and is now being translated into English by Le French Book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like good wine, France, and a good mystery. this book is for you.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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This is the 12th book in the Winemaker Detective Series. I have enjoyed reading most if not all of them because I have a great admiration for wine, France, and a good mystery. Red handed in Romanee-Conti to me fits like a comfortable old shoe. As soon as I got it, I started to read and couldn't put it down. I just wrapped myself in it. I was once again wandering the French country side, learning about wine and the people who make it, I was solving a mystery with the people of the Village along with wine expert Benjamin Cooker. It was a great few hours of being transported to another place and another time. I look forward to further excursions as this series continues into the future.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Let's Go To France for Wine and Murder
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016
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Jean-Pierre Alaux's winemaker detective is fun and goes great with a nice Burgundy or maybe a Riesling. All in all an enjoyable read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars also with good cooks. Not great
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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The authors can be readily recognized as wine critics--one gets a lot of information about wines, with many adjectives, and also a lot of adjectives appended to everything else, including the aroma of cigars early in the morning. Their hearts are in the right place, though, with the wine-growing regions, with the wine-growers (at least those who respect the process and the product), and with the vineyard workers; also with good cooks. Not great, but agreeable and instructive.
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Marjorie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite and Perfect for Wine/Mystery Lovers
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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I am not a wine drinker, but i LOVE these mysteries. I love looking at vineyards (we have a lot in Sonoma County California) and this series makes me feel as if I am in France's wine vineyards. I am also a history buff and love the historical descriptions of these places. One wonders how they managed to survive the French Revolution as well as the storms. Waiting for more and more of this series.
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DJS
4.0 out of 5 stars A votre sante
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017
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If you love France, Burgundy , wine and mysteries, this one is for you!
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Senior90
5.0 out of 5 stars Just finished all 12 books.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
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Magnificent series. Beautifully written. Fascinating characters. Intriguing story lines. Most entertaining reading I've done in many years. And, a bit educational as well. Too bad the series wasn't shown on TV in the U.S., I would have loved to have seen it. Reminded me of the Colin Dexter books and TV series about CDI Endeavor Morse.
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bkworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Another glass please!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
Benjamin Cooker was set to spend some time with his wife and father in London. It’s bad timing as the grape harvest is due to be picked and the Lemoine family needs his advice on the picking schedule. As Cooker and his assistant, Virgile make their way to the vineyard they pass a site being cordoned off by a young police officer. When the Winemaker Detective instructs his assistant to pull over, they are informed a body has been discovered and are strongly advised to return to their car. More daunting than. a body in the vines, clouds are collecting on the horizon that promises a grape damaging thunder storm. Alaux weaves a mystery within his delectable descriptions of wine. His pacing of the mystery and the details of the countryside where the vineyards are located is rich. I would strongly advise reading this series at an acceptable time for having a glass of wine at hand. It didn’t matter that it was ten o’clock in the morning, I wanted a glass of wine. The fun, respectful working relationship Benjamin and Virgile have is entertaining. This is my first taste of the Winemaker Detective series but I can assure you I will be looking for more.
I must confess, I have been to the region covered in this installment and it was a major influence of this title for me. It was so much fun to recognize the names of the towns that I have visited and could easily visualize the countryside.
I want to thank the publishers for generously providing this title through NetGalley and Edelweiss for my honest review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where to buy the wine from this region.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018
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Always interesting to learn about the different wine regions of France. Each area they visit brings fond memories of my time living in France.
The mystery is compelling and frequently surprising.
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arctic blond
2.0 out of 5 stars Very boring book.
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2016
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I found this book with very little plot - a murdered girl but everyone is more concerned with the description of the grapes that have been
subjected to a rain storm. Very boring book.
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