I come from a long line of theatrical, wonderfully nerdy people. Enjoy.
This mystery is set in the wine region of Napa Valley, California. Five years ago, Barry Underwood, owner of the prestigious Underwood Wine Estates, mysteriously disappeared during the valley's annual wine festival. A massive search at the time failed to turn up any clues and the case has been in the FBI's unsolved files since then.
Now, five years later, it is once again the annual wine festival in Napa Valley. Last night, family and friends gathered at the stately Underwood mansion to celebrate. At midnight, a minor earthquake shook the mansion, causing an old wooden floor in the wine cellar to buckle. Barry's well preserved body was discovered under the cedar planks.
It is a clear cut case of murder and these are the suspects!
Tiny Bubbles
Barry's fiancee at the time of his death. Perky and pretty, Tiny has an effervescent personality and a razor-sharp mind. She is now married to the new winery owner, Ralph.
Otto Von Schnapps
A German wine merchant. Boisterous and fun-loving, Otto attends wine festivals around the globe, buying the best vintages for distribution in Europe. It is said Otto's preference for red or white can be influenced by the green.
Marilyn Merlot
Marilyn was crowned Wine Princess at the festival five years ago, then went on to become a Hollywood movie star. She's returned to Napa Valley for the Wine Festival and to gloat over her success.
Ralph Rottingrape
Barry's first cousin and heir-apparent to the Underwood Wine Estates. Long considered the black sheep of the family, Ralph took over as manager after Barry's disappearance and has been running things his way ever since.
Hedy Shablee
The owner of the neighboring vineyard and a fierce competitor of the Underwood's. Barry's disappearance has uncorked a now vintage of troubles for unhappy Hedy.
Papa Vito
Brought over from Italy sixty years ago by Barry's grandfather to develop Underwood Wine Estates, Papa Vito has devoted his life to the vineyards. Now he just wants to retire and drink a little vino in the afternoon...Salute!
Bonny Lass
A Scottish tourist who has attended the wine festival while vacationing in California. A mystery writer and best-selling novelist, she knows a thing or two about hidden bodies and old wine cellars.
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| True love? Or partners in crime? |
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| Otto tries to cuddle up to Miss Merlot...but really what man wouldn't? |
Which one of these suspects do you think had the most to gain by Barry's death? Which on of these suspects is the murderer?
4 comments:
It was marylin merlot!! I think she was having an affair with him but he wasn't going to leave tiny bubbles to marry her. She figured if she couldn't have him, NO ONE WOULD!! Moo hahahaaa!! :)
I can't trust anybody with a mustache. It has to be Papa Vito.
Why is Hedy Shablee unhappy....could it be she knocked off Barry thinking she could take over the vinery?
The butler did it... :) Unless it has to be someone listed - then it's probably Miss Merlot... always suspect the hot chick!
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