Roses, Wine & Murder: In the City of Steeples

· Best Books Publishing · Narrated by Eric Altheide
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Vineyards, gardens, fine wine and food pairings delight... yet in this case, death disturbs all tranquility!

Roxanne Samson, a sweet and sensible gardening expert, finds a wealthy wine connoisseur dead in her city garden. The deceased was the boss of Georgi Algarve, who is a flamboyant wine aficionado and manages the Vinho Verde Wine Bar. Roxanne and Georgi, the impulsive and endearing duo, haphazardly search for clues to assist New London's prominent Detective Dan Morrison.

In a​n alarming few days, the City of Steeples is highjacked by a series of muggings and murder. Morrison tracks the case through posh vineyards and a labyrinth of historic streets. He finds multiple suspects, including deviant doppelgangers, a goth library staffer and a wealthy widow, yet the true motive remains elusive. His pressure is compounded when another victim is found near the Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Presidential convoy is due to arrive for a graduation ceremony.

In between the mayhem, Roxanne learns more about poisonous plants and Georgi educates patrons at fancy wine dinners. Little do they know, they are in the middle of a professional's game of danger and intrigue.

Roses, Wine & Murder is a modern-day mystery laced with New England history, scenic vineyards, and a harrowing Coast Guard rescue. A thrilling madcap adventure about the world of wine, which promises to entertain you with plenty of flair and foul play!

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4.5
2 reviews
Penny Goetjen
September 11, 2021
Set in coastal New London, CT, Roses, Wine & Murder by Rose Young is a hghly entertaining, cozy-esque tale of poisonous plants, vineyards, and mayhem. Accompany the delightful duo of sweet Roxanne, cultivator of most things green, and her colorful wine aficionado friend Georgi as they sleuth their way into trouble, and you’ll be wanting to grab a glass of wine for the ride. The audiobook version is narrated by Eric Altheide who skillfully portrays each character, both male and female, including various accents, which brings the story to life. Roses is a well crafted whodunnit that will keep you turning the pages if you’re reading or hold your attention if you’re listening. Cheers!
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Kathy Riordan
April 2, 2021
I listened to the audio version of Roses, Wine & Murder In the City of Steeples while I walked. I couldn't wait to start each day to see what twist this wine-fueled murder mystery took. (I also made a list of wines to try.) I very much enjoyed the way the narrator created a very distinctive voice for each character which he moved through seamlessly. He was able to build the suspense to the climax very intriguingly.
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About the author

Rose Young grew up in the wilds of Maine, moved to Boston to attend New England School of Art & Design, and then resided in the Concord area of Massachusetts. Her background in managing her own landscape and garden design business brought her to volunteer for a day at a city garden in New London, Connecticut. This is where the story Roses, Wine & Murder was born. Rose surrounds herself with nature, family, and friends in Southeastern Connecticut. Please visit RoseYoungAuthor.com or RosesWineandMurder.com ERIC ALTHEIDE, Eric is a professional actor, audiobook narrator, director and educator, currently serving as Associate Professor of Theatre and the head of the acting program at the University of Southern Indiana. He has performed Off-Broadway in New York as well as the NYC Fringe Festival, and New Dramatists and regionally at the New Harmony Theatre, Weston Playhouse, Hangar Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and St. Louis Rep. For Film and Television, he has appeared on Chicago PD, The Producers: The Movie Musical, All My Children, Remaindered, Daylight, and Justice. He has a BFA in Performance from the University of Evansville and received his MFA from New York University's Graduate Acting Program. Eric is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

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