Among the Top Ten fictional sleuths, there is only one whose stories were not written in English. In fact, the adventures of Commissaire Jules Maigret, which is written in French is the only non-English in the list.
Well, you can add another French detective, albeit, an amateur – winemaker and wine connoisseur Benjamin Cooker.
In Grand Cru Heist
Still, life goes on. After being released from the hospital, Benjamin Cooker decided to recuperate at the Chateau de La Tortiniere at the Touraine region. But trouble seems to follow him.
While in Touraine, Cooker meets a mysterious Englishman who disappeared after two murders were committed. Then, Cooker hears from his vintner friend that the most expensive wines in his cellar had been stolen.
A captivating read that you can actually finish in one sitting. The whodunit element will hook you but the encyclopedic knowledge of wines will make you a fan!
Another great mystery from authors Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen! Thank goodness that Le French Book decided to translate this into English!
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