Party Wine

A Sofi & Cenzo Mystery

By: D.R. Ransdell

Narrated by: Carol Wrobleski

A party house, bad wine, and a dead villager add up to murder!

When Sofi Francese heads to Italy to restore the family property, she never expects it to feature a dead relative. She runs to the nearest police station, but Cenzo Bot ignores her until he learns that the victim is also the town’s mayor. Together they follow leads, but the villagers only want to hear about Sofi’s wine cellar. Now that the renovations are complete, won’t she consider selling it to one of them?

Although D.R. Ransdell lives in Arizona, in this book she borrows from her Italian heritage. The book setting of Monteleone is very like her cousins' village in Piemonte. The townspeople are friendly and warm, and they never stop talking!

©2022 D. R. Ransdell (P)2024 D. R. Ransdell

A touch of Italy

This story was different from most murder mysteries I listen to and I totally loved it. Having the location in a small Italian village with a culture so different from my own added something special to the story. The hint of romance also enhanced the search for the killer. The ending left me wanting more Sofi & Cenzo.

Italian Party House Has a Secret or Two!

Sofi Francese leaves the US to restore her family’s property in Italy. Upon her arrival in Monteleone, Sofi discovers a deceased relative, a plot to steal her property, and a handsome police officer! The mystery grows as alliances and deceit unfold.

The author, D. R. Ransdell, crafts a meticulously constructed mystery in Italy, featuring authentic characters, behaviors and dialogue. Each plot twist was expertly executed and unexpected. The characters were well-developed and authentically depicted. The flow of the narrative was smooth and seamless. Ransdell utilizes details including Italian dialogue, to thoroughly immerse the listener.

The narrator, Carol Wrobleski, delivers a compelling performance, maintaining the narrative’s steady flow and using intonation to enhance the action. She brings the story to life!

This is an entertaining and immersive mystery that you won’t want to put down once you start.

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.