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Maggie Newberry Mysteries #12
Murder in the Vineyard
Life in Provence was just settling down for American ex-pat Maggie Newberry when a dead body shows up in her vineyard…with a knife in its back. Curious to learn about who the victim is, Maggie’s motivation skyrockets when her husband Laurent is arrested for the murder.
With the evidence piling up against Laurent by the day, and witness after witness coming forward to swear he is the killer, can Maggie find the real murderer and will she find the cabal behind the campaign to send Laurent to prison for life? And can she do it before her life and those of her dear ones come crashing down around her?
Murder in the Vineyard is a cozy mystery set in the south of France with all the tastes, sounds, and fragrances of la belle France. It has no graphic violence or sex and includes at least one adorable dog or cat.
With the evidence piling up against Laurent by the day, and witness after witness coming forward to swear he is the killer, can Maggie find the real murderer and will she find the cabal behind the campaign to send Laurent to prison for life? And can she do it before her life and those of her dear ones come crashing down around her?
Murder in the Vineyard is a cozy mystery set in the south of France with all the tastes, sounds, and fragrances of la belle France. It has no graphic violence or sex and includes at least one adorable dog or cat.
- GenresMystery
398 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 10, 2018
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March 31, 2024
3.5 - 4 Stars
Murder in the Vineyard is the twelfth book in the Maggie Newberry Mysteries series by Susan Kiernan-Lewis.
The Maggie Newberry series of books by Susan Kiernan-Lewis turned out to be a great cozy mystery series that kept me engrossed the whole way through. Throughout the series we follow thirty-something, Maggie Newberry, an advertising copywriter who has been unlucky in love. Her ‘normal’ life gets upended when her sister, who has been missing for quite some time, turns up dead. Then to add an extra layer of complication, Maggie must now travel to France to locate her young niece that she didn’t even know existed. Arriving in France, thing take a dangerous turn when her sister’s murderer then sets his sights on Maggie and her niece. Add in a sexy Frenchman to add a little extra layer of intrigue, plenty of dramatic developments, secrets, lies, crime & investigation, and the story takes an engrossing turn.
From book #2 onwards-
Maggie’s sexy (French) boyfriend, who we met in the first instalment has inherited an ancient vineyard in a small rural village in France- so Maggie quits her job and sets off for a year abroad. But trouble soon follows, when a vicious murder takes place, thrusting them into the middle of an investigation that links to a 50year-old murder. What happens makes for intriguing reading….and so the series unfolds, with each book bringing another cozy mystery for Maggie to investigate. Sprinkled with mystery suspense, tension, drama, danger, romance, marriage, motherhood, travel, and recipes- made this series a memorable read. It is a light-hearted and enjoyable series, the ‘clean’ stories mean there are no sexy times, violence, or profanity.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Susan Kiernan-Lewis!
Murder in the Vineyard is the twelfth book in the Maggie Newberry Mysteries series by Susan Kiernan-Lewis.
The Maggie Newberry series of books by Susan Kiernan-Lewis turned out to be a great cozy mystery series that kept me engrossed the whole way through. Throughout the series we follow thirty-something, Maggie Newberry, an advertising copywriter who has been unlucky in love. Her ‘normal’ life gets upended when her sister, who has been missing for quite some time, turns up dead. Then to add an extra layer of complication, Maggie must now travel to France to locate her young niece that she didn’t even know existed. Arriving in France, thing take a dangerous turn when her sister’s murderer then sets his sights on Maggie and her niece. Add in a sexy Frenchman to add a little extra layer of intrigue, plenty of dramatic developments, secrets, lies, crime & investigation, and the story takes an engrossing turn.
From book #2 onwards-
Maggie’s sexy (French) boyfriend, who we met in the first instalment has inherited an ancient vineyard in a small rural village in France- so Maggie quits her job and sets off for a year abroad. But trouble soon follows, when a vicious murder takes place, thrusting them into the middle of an investigation that links to a 50year-old murder. What happens makes for intriguing reading….and so the series unfolds, with each book bringing another cozy mystery for Maggie to investigate. Sprinkled with mystery suspense, tension, drama, danger, romance, marriage, motherhood, travel, and recipes- made this series a memorable read. It is a light-hearted and enjoyable series, the ‘clean’ stories mean there are no sexy times, violence, or profanity.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Susan Kiernan-Lewis!
August 9, 2022
Enjoyable, easy read
I have enjoyed all of the Maggie Newberry mysteries. They are a light diversion during the strange times in which we are living. To some extent they all follow a predictable formula — Maggie will always get into a tense situation while trying to solve a crime, she will always be rescued by Laurent or Roger — but the solution to the mystery isn’t always easily guessed.
I have enjoyed all of the Maggie Newberry mysteries. They are a light diversion during the strange times in which we are living. To some extent they all follow a predictable formula — Maggie will always get into a tense situation while trying to solve a crime, she will always be rescued by Laurent or Roger — but the solution to the mystery isn’t always easily guessed.
July 21, 2018
Always a good read
The author always keeps you guessing .Has good character development and makes you care about them. I do think she was a little hard on the generator. My limited experience with them was always professional. Perhaps it was a way to lose a character. Still as always fun for this 82 YO
The author always keeps you guessing .Has good character development and makes you care about them. I do think she was a little hard on the generator. My limited experience with them was always professional. Perhaps it was a way to lose a character. Still as always fun for this 82 YO
December 27, 2022
Maggie & Laurent seem to have it all; a vineyard, friends and a business that is constantly improving. But with Maggie's Dad falling further into dementia & her mother seeming unable to cope, Maggie a.s a lot on her plate. Then the unthinkable happens, Laurent find a dead body in his vineyard! The police are called, then the unthinkable happens. Kept me guessing until the end; another good book.
April 23, 2018
Another wonderful Maggie mystery
This book was so good and suspenseful. I can't say enough about it without giving away the plot. Loved it love them all.
This book was so good and suspenseful. I can't say enough about it without giving away the plot. Loved it love them all.
April 24, 2018
Definitely worth the wait, a classic Maggie Newberry mystery. I loved it! Now we have to wait again for the next in the series, Murder in Arles. Please publish it soon Susan Kiernan-Lewis. ♥♥♥
May 4, 2018
Great
These books hold you on every page. Looking forward to the next one, hope it is very soon!
Great writer
These books hold you on every page. Looking forward to the next one, hope it is very soon!
Great writer
November 26, 2018
Loved it
Awesome series of books. And I love the recipes at the end.. Could add explanation of French words as phrases.
Awesome series of books. And I love the recipes at the end.. Could add explanation of French words as phrases.
August 11, 2019
Really enjoying this series. This one kept me guessing the whole way. Will have to go back and get the ones I missed.
November 21, 2019
Another good addition to the series! Maggie and Laurent are great characters. And I love the setting in Provence. Can’t wait to read the next one and follow the Dernier family.
April 9, 2020
Good read
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April 4, 2021
This series keeps getting better and better. The characters are real. The storylines are believable. Oh to live in that village.
May 26, 2023
Another great murder mystery by Susan Kiernan-Lewis. I am addicted to these books.
October 13, 2023
Great series
June 13, 2018
Holy Molly, Miss Maggie!!
I have been a Maggie fan for years and was eager to get to this one, too! Well, I was on vacation and got the time and what a roller coaster ride!!!! Thank you Susan, for another amazing book!!! Love you, love Laurant, love France, too!!
I have been a Maggie fan for years and was eager to get to this one, too! Well, I was on vacation and got the time and what a roller coaster ride!!!! Thank you Susan, for another amazing book!!! Love you, love Laurant, love France, too!!
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August 12, 2018Love this entire series!! Can't wait until the next one!
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