Wine & Murder

Ellen Crosby's The Merlot Murders beings late one night when Lucie Montgomery receives a phone call from her brother, Eli, telling her to come home immediately, because her father has been accidentally shot and killed. Lucie has been living in France for the past 2 years, recuperating from a car accident that has left her dependant on a cane.

Returning to her family's Virginia-based vineyard, Lucie discovers that much has changed since she left and that her father has actually died under suspicious circumstances. The family home is in shambles, Eli is desperate to sell the vineyard to escape their debts and her younger sister, Mia, is now dating Lucie's ex, who caused her debilitating accident.

Lucie's godfather, Fitz, warns Lucie that her father was murdered because he refused to sell the vineyard and gives her a mysterious key. The next day Fitz's body is discovered in one of the wine canisters. Lucie realizes family, friends and employees have suddenly become suspects. She also discovers that the murderer may be after her. While trying to get the harvest in and save the vineyard, Lucie must also try to unmask the killer before it's too late.

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