The Blood of the Vine Volume 8 (French Edition): The Silky Widows by Jean-Pierre Alaux, Noël Balen

The Blood of the Vine Volume 8 – The Silky Widows invites you to a captivating immersion into the complex world of Champagne vineyards. Signed by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen, this novel skillfully blends polar and Viticulture culture, by following the famous Oenologist Benjamin Cooker in a new fascinating survey.

At the heart of the plot: Alice de Mareuyls, from a rich lineage of Lyon silk makers, now at the head of a prestigious vineyard in Champagne. Faced with an uncertain future and palpable family tensions, she seeks the expertise of Benjamin Cooker to restore the image of his property. Accompanied by his loyal assistant Virgile Lanssien, The oenologist will have to face much more than climatic hazards and rushed harvests.

Rivalries between widows transform into a power struggle, where personal interests take precedence over the passion for wine. Between plots, manipulations, and the pursuit of a exceptional vintage, Benjamin Cooker finds himself caught in a web of lies that threatens his own reputation.

Between the fine bubbles of the Champagne and the secrets buried in the ancient cellars, this thriller takes you into a world where every detail matters and where the truth often hides behind a mask of appearances.

A must for wine enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and French literature fans.

Characteristics:

• Title: The Blood of the Vine Volume 8 – The Silky Widows
• Authors: Jean-Pierre Alaux, Noël Balen
• Language: French
• Format: Pocket
• Editor: Fayard
• Collection: Police officer
• Series: The Blood of the Vine
• Publication date: November 24, 2004
• EAN13: 9782213621029
• ISBN: 978-2-213-62102-9
• Number of pages: 216
• Dimensions: 22 x 13.5 x 2 cm
• Weight: 270 g
• Genre: Crime novel – Wine-themed crime novel
• Audience: Adults - Wine and crime novel enthusiasts
• Setting: Champagne, France