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    Uncorking a Lie

    By Nadine Nettmann

    3.5/5

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    About this ebook

    It was the kind of invitation sommelier Katie Stillwell had only dreamed about: a dinner party at the Sonoma mansion of famed wine collector Paul Rafferty to celebrate a rare bottle. Everyone enjoys drinking the $19,000 wine, but Katie realizes it's not the vintage listed on the label.

    When she confides in Mr. Rafferty, he asks her to investigate, and she soon discovers the deception goes beyond money—it includes an accidental death that might just be murder. As Katie falls deeper into the world of counterfeit wine, she learns everything is at stake...even her life.

    Praise:

    A finalist for the 2018 Mary Higgins Clark Award

    Winner of the 2018 Silver Medal IPPY Award Winner in Mystery/Cozy/Noir

    "Fake wines, charity auctions, collector obsession, and a splash of romance enliven this blend. Nettmann, a certified sommelier, certainly knows her stuff."—Publishers Weekly

    "Nearly every page sparkles with commentary about wine...Uncorking a Lie fills an appealing niche with its likable heroine and enticing, engaging world."—ForeWord Reviews

    "A good mystery with a limited group of suspects and unlimited wine lore."—Kirkus Reviews

    "A good sophomore outing for a strong new series."—Mystery Scene

    "The books are lively and breezy, well-plotted and heightened by danger."—Sonoma Index-Tribune

    "Bright and delightful, Nadine Nettmann's latest Sommelier Mystery offers another intriguing foray into the elusive world of wine auctions, collections, and rare vintages. Featuring the charming and refined Katie Stillwell, Uncorking a Lie serves up an imaginative blend of quirky characters and curious clues, with dashes of danger and hints of romance. Should be opened and enjoyed immediately!"—Susanna Calkins, author of the award-winning Lucy Campion mysteries

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLlewellyn Worldwide
    Release dateMay 8, 2017
    ISBN9780738752006
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    Uncorking a Lie
    Author

    Nadine Nettmann

    Nadine Nettmann, a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, is always on the lookout for great wines and the stories behind them. She has visited wine regions around the world including Chile, South Africa, Spain, Germany and every region in France. Nadine is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She lives in California with her husband.

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    • 4/5
      Katie Stillwell is back tasting wine and solving mysteries. Once again, she's hoping to study for the next level in her Sommelier Certification Program, continue her job at Trentino and make enough money to pay her bills. When Paul Rafferty, one of the regular customers at Trentino's invites her to his dinner party where he is going to open a $19,000 bottle of wine he just won at auction, she jumps at the chance. Once there, she feels a bit out of place, until it comes to the wine opening and tasting. What started off as a night of wonderful expectations, ends with a murder and a counterfeit wine. Paul asks her to investigate to find out who duped him. As the investigation continues, Katie needs to clear both hers and Paul's names. She hooks up with once again with Detective Dean who is able to assist her with some of her sleuthing. After a second murder, Katie and Dean are afraid the killer is definitely going after Katie.

      This is not a long book and I read it in a few hours. The story was well paced and moved along quickly. One thing I really liked was that the clues and the investigation were all about wine, so it seemed realistic that a sommelier would be able to unearth them. As a protagonist in this story, Katie seemed to be more self assured but still took a lot of chances. Katie is a flawed character who has poor self-esteem caused by her past. I hope as her relationship with Dean flourishes, she might become more positive. My only question, is how does a person who has very little money, spend so much time driving around? Overall, this was a good mystery with some interesting characters and of course wine. I enjoyed it a bit more than the last one and look forward to reading the newest book in this series.
    • 3/5
      Uncorking a Lie by Nadine Nettmann is the second book in A Sommelier Mystery series. It is January in San Francisco, California. Katie Stillwell is a sommelier at Trentino. Katie is surprised when she receives a dinner invitation from frequent customer, Paul Rafferty. Paul has recently purchased a 1975 Chateau Clair Bleu, and he will be opening it at the dinner. Katie arrives and is greeted by Paul’s assistant, Cooper Maxwell. Cooper has been flirting with Katie, but she does not have time for a relationship. Other attendees are Leanor Langley, Simon Watkins, Roberto Marini, and Alicia Trager along with her husband, Martin. The group sits down to eat and Paul has Katie open the wine (which has special meaning to Paul). One sip and Katie knows that the wine is a forgery. She does not want to ruin Paul’s night by telling him, but Cooper can tell something is wrong. Katie tells Cooper who then starts asking the other guests rather pointed questions. Cooper disappears after dinner into the wine cellar. When he does not return, Katie goes looking for him and finds him at the bottom of the steps. Cooper is rushed to the hospital, but he does not survive. The next day Paul arrives at Trentino and Katie tells him about the fake wine. Paul purchased the wine at an auction from a private seller. He hires her to find the seller for him. But Cooper’s killer is less than thrilled with Katie’s nosy questions. Will Katie be able to unmask the killer before he strikes out at her?Uncorking a Lie follows the traditional formula for a cozy mystery. There is a dinner, a victim, investigation, and reveal. The mystery was simple, and the identity of the culprit is easy to decipher. Katie Stillwell is an awkward character (and hard to like). Katie lacks discretion when sleuthing. She is unable to pull off her own cover story. Katie continually mentions she has no time in her life for dating. She is too busy working and studying for the next level of the sommelier exam (she always has wine on the brain). But she can spend countless hour running around San Francisco and Sonoma Valley asking her pointless questions? Katie is a character who lacks self-esteem and is not willing to let anyone get close to her (she also has daddy issues). I found several bits of information repeated frequently throughout the book (Katie and her exam for instance). I give Uncorking a Lie 3 out of 5 stars (it was predictable). Uncorking a Lie is easy to read and can be finished in a couple of hours. Each chapter has wine pairing suggestions for those who like to imbibe. A Sommelier Mystery series is just not my type of cozy mystery series. I prefer more engaging characters and a complex mystery.