Roses, Wine & Murder: In the City of Steeples

Vineyards, gardens, fine wine, and food pairings delight… yet, in this case, death disturbs all tranquility!
Roses, Wine & Murder is a thrilling madcap adventure laced with New England history, scenic vineyards, and Coast Guard action all on the shores of Long Island Sound.
Roxanne Samson, a sensible gardening expert, and her friend, Georgi Algarve, manager of the Vinho Verde Wine Bar realize their lives are in serious danger after a wealthy wine connoisseur is found dead in her city garden. The endearing duo attempt to discover the murderer in their own haphazard way and then a deadly game of blackmail is played.
New London’s prominent Detective Morrison, juggles multiple suspects and a Long Island widow, as a maniac’s malevolence snakes through the City of Steeples. His pressure compounds when the U.S. President decides to give a speech in town at the Coast Guard Academy. Suddenly, Fire Chief Samson's crew is called to attend another unresponsive victim nearby. The twisting investigation commanderies Long Island Ferry Captain Griswold, as he steers his vessel pass the lighthouses of Long Island Sound.

In between all the mayhem, wine dinners are hosted at the Vinho Verde Wine Bar by Georgi, the flamboyant wine aficionado. Roxanne relieves stress in her garden and researches poisonous plants when she discovers it is the killer’s forte.
"I love characters that are real, flawed, and relatable... The story combines aspects from different genres - thriller, historical, mystery, and crime fiction - and pulls the reader into an intriguing world... Roses Wine & Murder: In the City of Steeples has a beautiful setting, a gripping plot, and readers can't resist the wonderful pacing. It's one of the most entertaining books I have read in this genre..." Reviewer, Arya Fomonyuy, Readers' Favorites