Bloodline and Wine

A new novel from the author of THE WOMAN WHO HEARD COLOR and LOST AND FOUND IN PRAGUE. Dana Pierson, an American journalist, and Father Giovanni Borelli, an Italian priest, are introduced to readers in LOST AND FOUND IN PRAGUE. Now, the two meet up in Italy for another gripping adventure. Dana Pierson arrives in Tuscany to visit her friend Father Giovanni Borelli, expecting a week of sightseeing and relaxation at Borelli Vineyards. Everything changes when someone breaks into the wine cellar, destroying millions of dollars’ worth of Brunello di Montalcino and killing the estate’s elderly caretaker. As the two set out to discover who is responsible, Dana learns of a mysterious conversation overheard near the deteriorating vineyards owned by the Veronesi family, once the Borellis’ greatest rival among the wine producers in Montalcino. When Borelli questions the identity of a young apprentice recently hired by his nephew, Leo Antonelli, Dana realizes the motive for the destruction might be much more complicated than anyone imagined.From the lush backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and ancient villas, to the far reaches of Calabria, their search reveals deception, secrets, and family loyalties, as Dana realizes that people and wine are not always as they seem.


Genre: Mystery