G540 Book Review of Cognac Conspiracies by Jean Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen
Name of Book: Cognac Conspiracies Author: Jean Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen ISBN: 9781939474322 Publisher: Le French Book Part of a Series: The Winemaker Detective Type of book: France, translation, mystery, murder, cognac, status, wine, new vs old, solving the mystery, romance, power of women Year it was published: 2015 Summary: The heirs to one of the oldest Cognac estates in France face a hostile takeover by foreign investors. Renowned wine expert Benjamin Cooker is called in to audit the books. In what he thought was a sleepy provincial town, he is stonewalled, crosses paths with his first love, and stands up to high-level state officials keen on controlling the buyout. Meanwhile, irresistible Virgile mingles with the local population until a drowning changes the stakes. Characters: I have to say that the characters are the memorable part of the book, although I felt that one barely glimpses into their inner thoughts and souls. The authors have don...