Новости Флибусты - Ноэль Бален

Late Harvest Havoc - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:20:07 GMT

Disaster strikes the vineyards in Alsace. Vintners are tense and old grudges surface. The Winemaker Detective's reputation is on the line as he must find the cause before the late harvest starts.

Winter is in the air in Alsace and local customs are sowing trouble, piquing the curiosity of the famous winemaker from Bordeaux, Benjamin Cooker. While the wine expert and his assistant Virgile settle into their hotel in the old city of Colmar, distinguished vineyards are attacked. Is it revenge?

The plot thickens when estates with no apparent connection to one another suffer the same sabotage just days prior to the late harvest. All of Alsace is in turmoil, plunged in the grip of suspicion that traces its roots back to the darkest hours of the German occupation. As he crosses back and forth into Germany from the Alsace he thought he knew so well, Cooker discovers a land of superstition, rivalry, and jealousy. Between tastings of the celebrated wines, he is drawn into the lives and intrigues of the inhabitants.

Montmartre Mysteries - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:40:27 GMT

Wine expert Benjamin Cooker travels to the French capital, where he is called to help care for some vineyards in Montmartre, a neighborhood full of memories for him. He stops in on an old friend. Arthur Solacroup left the Foreign Legion to open a wine shop good enough to be in the Cooker Guide. But an attempted murder brings the past back into the present. But which past? The winemaker detective and his assistant, Virgile, want to know more, and their investigation leads them from the sands of Djibouti to the vineyards of Cote du Rhone.

Red-Handed in Romanee-Conti - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Sat, 7 Apr 2018 13:44:54 GMT

The "addictive" Winemaker Detective mystery series returns to Burgundy, France, where wine connoisseurs and amateur sleuths Benjamin Cooker and Virgile Lanssien sniff out wrongdoers during a hazardous harvest.

The perfect wine, the perfect harvest...and the perfect murder?

When world-renowned wine expert Benjamin Cooker's elderly father needs him most, the erudite consultant and his dashing assistant Virgile Lanssien are called away to Burgundy to orchestrate the harvest. More than just picking grapes, the Winemaker Detective must keep a delicate balance between an old-time vintner and his heir as a catastrophic hailstorm endangers some of France's most celebrated wines. Adding insult to injury, the brutal and mysterious murder of a grape picker sends shock waves through the winemaking world and the small-town gendarmes find evidence incriminating Cooker. He and his trusty assistant put their sharp senses to work detecting clues and subtleties in the tight-knit community to find where the real killer is lurking.

In another satisfying wine novel with a French flair, authors Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen give listeners a perfectly intoxicating combination of French wine, gourmet meals, and mystery in the gloriously described Burgundy wine region with all the scenery, scents, and sounds of France. This light, fun mystery combines amateur sleuths, food, and wine in a wonderfully French mystery novel that doubles as a travel guide. It is a new kind of listen on the international mystery and crime scene: a pitch-perfect, wine-infused, French-style cozy mystery.

Смертельное фрикассе. Убийство по лионскому рецепту - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:43:49 GMT

«Смертельное фрикассе»
Убийство тетушки Адель, знаменитого перигорского кулинара, вызвало много вопросов у полиции и общественности. В ее доме не пропало ничего, кроме маленького черного блокнота, который она всегда держала при себе. Даже самые близкие не знали, что же в нем таится. Какой драгоценный рецепт? Неужели рецепт вечной жизни? Лоре Гренадье снова придется разгадывать тайны и преследовать убийцу.

«Убийство по лионскому рецепту»
Владельцы исторических лионских ресторанов погибают один за другим. Полиция не может найти преступника. И Лора Гренадье начинает собственное расследование. Только она знает обо всех интригах кулинарного мира и может вычислить каждый ингредиент любого блюда, даже самого кровавого.

Смерть в поварском колпаке - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 9 Mar 2017 12:05:17 GMT

Кулинарный мир потрясает страшная новость – убит самый авторитетный шеф-повар Парижа Жюльен Вильдье накануне присуждения ему звезды Мишлена. Лора Гренадье – главный редактор кулинарного журнала и близкая подруга Жульена в ужасе. Кому понадобилось убивать такого талантливого, жизнерадостного, харизматичного человека? Толку от полицейских мало, поэтому Лора сама берется за расследование. Но с каждым шагом оно становится все опаснее, а личность ее убитого друга приобретает все более зловещие очертания. Героине придется проявить настойчивость, мужество и применить свои исключительные знания секретов французской кухни, чтобы собрать все ингредиенты, найти убийцу и увидеть истинное лицо знаменитого шефа.

Deadly Tasting - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:19:59 GMT

When wine tasting turns to murder...
A serial killer is on the loose in Bordeaux. A local chief detective calls wine expert Benjamin Cooker to the crime scene of a brutal murder. The killer has left a strange calling card: 12 wine glasses lined up in a semi-circle with the first one filled with wine. Cooker is charged with the task of identifying the fabulous grand cru and is astonished by what he learns. A second victim is found, with two glasses filled. Is the killer intentionally leaving clues about his victims and his motives? Memories are jogged about the complicated history of Bordeaux during Nazi occupation. It was a dark time: weinfuhrers ruled the wine trade, while collaborationists and paramilitary organizations spread terror throughout the region. In present-day wine country, time is running out. Will Cooker and his young assistant Virgile solve the mystery before all 12 glasses are full?

Nightmare in Burgundy - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:45:13 GMT

After Treachery in Bordeaux, and Grand Cru Heist, our Winemaker Detective leaves his native Bordeaux to go to Burgundy for a dream wine tasting trip to France's other key wine-making region. Between Beaune, Dijon and Nuits-Saint-Georges, it turns into a troubling nightmare when he stumbles upon a mystery revolving around messages from another era. What do they mean? What dark secrets from the deep past are haunting the Clos de Vougeot? Does blood need to be shed to sharpen people's memory?
Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen, wine lover and music lover respectively, came up with the idea for the Winemaker Detective series while sharing a meal, with a bottle of Chateau Gaudou 1996, a red wine from Cahors with smooth tannins and a balanced nose.

Grand Cru Heist - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 10:46:31 GMT

A Perfect Blend of Mystery & Gastronomy
A journey through French countryside with gourmet attitude and wine-loving amateur sleuths. A French-style cozy culinary mystery series
One winter day in Paris, renowned wine critic Benjamin Cooker's world gets turned upside down when his car gets highjacked. He loses his treasured tasting notebook and his feeling of safety. To recover, he retreats to the region around Tours, sure that the wine and off-season calm will restore is sense of self. There a flamboyant British dandy, a spectacular blue-eyed blond, a zealous concierge and touchy local police disturb his well-deserved rest. From the Loire Valley to Bordeaux, in between a glass of Vouvray and a bottle of Saint-Emilion, the Winemaker Detective and his assistant Virgile turn PI to solve two murders and very peculiar heist. Who stole those bottles of grand cru classe? Take this Epicurean journey through France to solve the whodunit. "Unusually adept at description, the authors manage to paint everything... the journey through its pages is not be rushed." - ForeWord Reviews
Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noel Balen, wine lover and music lover respectively, came up with the idea for the Winemaker Detective series while sharing a meal, with a bottle of Chateau Gaudou 1996, a red wine from Cahors with smooth tannins and a balanced nose.
The popular series was adapted to television in France.
Reviews
"A fine vintage forged by the pens of two very different varietals. It is best consumed slightly chilled, and never alone. You will be intrigued by its mystery, and surprised by its finish, and it will stay with you for a very long time." - Prize-winning, bestselling author Peter May
"A series that is both delectable for connoisseurs of wine and an initiation for those not in the know." - Marine de Tilly, Le Figaro
"Benjamin Cooker uses his composure, erudition and intuition to solve heady crimes that take place in the exclusive - and realistic - world of grand cru wines." - Jean-Claude Raspiengeas, La Croix
"I finished it in one sitting! I learned so much about wine making... But more than that is was a good little mystery - nothing wasted. The book would be perfect for a book club to have a 'wine' night." - Bless Your Hearts Mom
"Do not read this book while hungry! Treachery in Bordeaux focused on the process of making the wine, Grand Cru Heist brings us into the act of savoring it." - Student of Opinions
"It's hard not to become increasingly enamoured of this wonderful series of books, based in the gloriously described wine regions of France." - AustCrimeFiction
"Combines a fairly simple mystery with the rich feel of the French winemaking industry. The descriptions of the wine and the food are mouth-watering!" - The Butler Did It

Flambe in Armagnac - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 04:21:33 GMT

In the heart of Gascony, a fire ravages the warehouse of one of Armagnac's top estates, killing the master distiller. Wine expert Benjamin Cooker is called in to estimate the value of the losses. But Cooker and his assistant Virgile want to know more. Did the old alembic explode? Was it really an accident? Why is the estate owner Baron de Castayrac penniless? How legal are his dealings?

Mayhem in Margaux - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 8 Dec 2016 04:18:10 GMT

Fine wines, dirty secrets. It's summer in Bordeaux. There's a heat wave, the vineyards are suffering, vintners are on edge, and wine expert Benjamin Cooker's daughter is visiting. A tragic car accident draws the winemaker detective and his assistant, Virgile, into a case where the stakes are very personal. Together they uncover the dirty secrets hiding behind some of Bordeaux's finest grand cru classe wines from Margaux.

Cognac Conspiracies - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 1 Dec 2016 10:08:53 GMT

The heirs to one of the oldest Cognac estates in France face a hostile takeover by foreign investors. Renowned wine expert Benjamin Cooker is called in to audit the books. In what he thought was a sleepy provincial town, he is stonewalled, crosses paths with his first love, and stands up to high-level state officials keen on controlling the buyout. Meanwhile irresistible Virgile mingles with the local population until a drowning changes the stakes.

Treachery in Bordeaux - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 1 Dec 2016 09:09:44 GMT

"A terrific new series." - William Martin
This first book was published in February 2012 as Mission Pessac. Benjamin Cooker is a renowned winemaker and critic turned gentleman detective who sets out to find who is trying to take down the prestigious grand cru Moniales Haut-Brion. Is it negligence or sabotage? Who would want to target this esteemed vintner? Cooker and his assistant Virgile Lanssien search the city and the vineyards for answers, giving listeners and inside view of this famous wine region. Treachery in Bordeaux is the first of the 20-book Winemaker Detective series. which delves into the underworld of a global luxury industry.

Tainted Tokay - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 1 Dec 2016 08:55:28 GMT

"A terrific series." - New York Times bestseller William Martin
The gold standard in mysteries that dovetail travel, cuisine, and wine.
In between enjoying sumptuous food and wine, the Winemaker Detective grapples with deceit and deception in Old World Europe. France's top wine expert Benjamin Cooker sets off to enjoy the delights of Vienna, a romantic ride down the Danube, a gourmand's visit to Budapest, and a luxury train through the enchanting Hungarian countryside. All too soon, stolen wallets, disappearing passports, guides who are a bit too obliging, and murder mar the trip. Meanwhile, in Bordeaux, Cooker's assistant handsome Virgile faces an annoying rival and a mildew crisis in the vineyards just as Cooker's lab technician is the victim of a mugging. If you love cozy culinary mysteries, amateur detective stories, international mysteries with French flair, or anything wine-related, this made-for-TV series offers armchair travel at its best with gentle mysteries.
"Light and enjoyable... If you feel like taking an armchair tour of France, this series hits just the right spot." - Mystery Scene Magazine
"Masterful." - Star Tribune
"Beautifully done." - Bookloons
"Decadent, delicious, and delightful, The Winemaker Detective series blends an immersion in French countryside, winemaking and gourmet attitude with mystery and intrigue." - Wine Industry Network Advisor
"A fun and informative take on the cozy crime mystery, French style." - Eurocrime
"It is easy to see why this series has a following. The descriptive language is captivating... crackling, interesting dialogue and persona." - ForeWord Reviews
"The authors of the Winemaker Detective series hit that mark each and every time." - Student of Opinions
"Francophiles, history buffs, mystery fans, oenophiles will want to add the entire series to their reading shelf." - The Discerning Reader
"Intrigue and plenty of good eating and drinking... will whet appetites of fans of both Iron Chef and Murder, She Wrote." - Booklist
"One of my favorite series to turn to when I'm looking for something cozy and fun!" - Back to Books
"Wine lovers and book lovers, for a perfect break in the shadows of your garden or under the sun on the beach, get a glass of wine, and enjoy this cozy mystery. Even your gray cells will enjoy!" - Library Cat
"Recommended for those who like the journey, with good food and wine, as much as the destination." - Writing About Books
"The reader is given a fascinating look into the goings on in the place the story is set and at the people who live there, not to mention all the wonderful food and drinks." - The Book Girl's Book Blog
"A quick, entertaining read. It reminds me a bit of a good old English Murder Mystery such as anything by Agatha Christie." - New Paper Adventures
"I love good mysteries. I love good wine. So imagine my joy at finding a great mystery about wine, and winemaking, and the whole culture of that fascinating world." - William Martin, New York Times bestselling author
"It is best consumed slightly chilled, and never alone. You will be intrigued by its mystery, and surprised by its finish, and it will stay with you for a very long time." - Peter May

Backstabbing in Beaujolais - Ноэль Бален - Детективы

Thu, 1 Dec 2016 08:46:51 GMT

Vintage rivalries make a "perfect mystery to read with a glass of vino in hand".
The Winemaker Detective goes to Beaujolais in a French-style cozy mystery for lovers of food and drink, amateur sleuth stories, or anything set in France.
A business magnate calls on wine expert Benjamin Cooker to kick-start his new wine business in Beaujolais, sparking bitter rivalries. Can the Winemaker Detective and his assistant keep calculating real estate agents, taciturn winegrowers, dubious wine merchants, and suspicious deaths from delaying delivery of the world-famous Beaujolais Nouveau?
Another adventure in this made-for-TV mystery series set in France. Both a wine novel and a mystery.