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#39904 in Books Dinkelspiel Frances 2016-10-18 2016-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.19 x .90 x 5.56l; .0 #File Name: 125011389X336 pagesTangled Vines Greed Murder Obsession and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A real page turner--CA History; detective story and wine tale; all in on read!By Bill WellsA well woven story about how an obsessive; delusional man gained trust and betrayed it.;The story first overlays the investigation of an arson fire that devastates families and businesses.It further overlays the history of wine making in CA. Who knew about LA wines of the 19th centrry?The first person style of the reporter's narrative is given heart by the fact that her great; great grandfather's wine; a family heirloom and legendary product was lost in the fire. It also answers questions I've wondered about. I knew the building and saw the fire; but never heard the rest of the story.Now I have--and finished it in two settings.Yep; a real thoughtful page turner.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a characterBy xhighbarI liked the tidbits of California wine history sprinkled in while learning of this severely disordered human Mark Anderson.I disliked how much pain his behavior caused so many people. I also disliked how much work; by so many people ( and our tax dollars) ;was required to see that justice was finally served.However; Anderson getting a sentence longer than his plea deal was just desserts for all his manipulative maneuvers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read for any wine loverBy M. DodgeAmazing history of wine and wine fraud of which I was totally unaware. Very informative; but not in a textbook way. Enjoyed the early history of wine in California that prompted a visit to the John Rains home/museum in Rancho Cucamonga. So much history and info on wineries; regions; process of making and storing wine. A must read for any wine lover; but be warned -- have a glass of your favorite vino at the ready as you read this wonderful book.
