by Timothy Egan
First published 2004
In the heart of Washington wine country, a young woman named Isabelle Larson confronts her complicated past. Her father, a legendary winemaker, vanished years ago, leaving behind his thriving winery and a legacy of unanswered questions. Now Isabelle must unravel the mysteries of her family's history as she fights to save the winery from ruin. Weaving together Isabelle's search for the truth with the sensory delights of winemaking, this evocative novel explores the power of family, the weight of inheritance, and the intoxicating pull of the grape.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: family-secrets, missing-person
Setting: Pacific Northwest
320 pages · Paperback