Peter May (Native Scot, French resident) is such a fine author. While this series is perhaps not his strongest work, Enzo Macleod is a very appealing character with his Scottish accent and kilt, French language skills, sharp mind that seems to work better after a few glasses of wine, and good looks. It's almost like Enzo is actually Peter May, right down to the pony tail.

It is unclear whether this is a book in translation, but a good editor would have fixed a few problems, most notably a twice repeated misspelling of President Lyndon B. Johnson's name. This book cover is also rather unappealing even though it makes much more sense once the story progresses. There is another very nice book cover out there, and should replace this one.

All that said, this will teach readers about the cutthroat wine producing industry and the passion that people have for both creating it and consuming it. Enzo has some troubled relationships with daughters and girlfriends which somehow makes him seem very human and thus relatable. As he navigates those waters, he is also solving multiple murders. Good mystery on an interesting topic.