In Prohibition-era Los Angeles, two women on opposite sides of the law must take control of their lives, make their marks, and try to survive. Even if it means crossing the line. In an underworld dominated by merciless men, Letty is building an empire by bootlegging her father’s secret stash. When Annabel connects a series of unsolved murders to bootlegging, it’s a chance at a real investigation and under the thumb of dismissive male superiors, Annabel is building her case.

Dru’s Short Musing:
Two women’s world collide as they try to stand on their own in a male dominated era.

The author did a great job in setting this mystery during the 1920s prohibition era where the drama centers on two women from different worlds. The mystery was executed with enough panache to give this reader something to look for down the line as the story progressed. What I liked most was the comfortable tone, the chapter structures, and the suspenseful nature that kept me intrigued throughout with a few surprises tucked in here and there. The pacing was on par with how well this story was being told and the author’s knowledge of wine fits perfectly in the details which made for a fascinating read.

Genre: Historical Mystery
Release: May 1, 2024
Format: Print, Digital, Audio
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.