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Bottled Up

A Francine Witt Mystery (Francine Witt Investigates Book 2)

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Bottled Up

By: Steve Exeter
Narrated by: Ella Whitehead
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Francine Witt is back: armed with a travelogue, a wry charm, and a habit of finding murder where the rosé flows freely.

What begins as a biography project about a disgraced Egyptologist quickly spirals into something far stranger: a sealed bottle marked with an ancient glyph, whispers of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte's secret rituals, and a trail of memory-infused wine—possibly connected to the eccentric Masonic collector Daniel Iffla—that stretches from Amarna to Bordeaux. When her new assistant Rosalind Downing becomes mysteriously connected to the ritual itself, Francine finds herself racing to decode a legacy someone is killing to protect.

As glyphs emerge, bottles are opened, and a long-buried Brotherhood awakens, Francine must face a terrifying question: what if remembering the past isn't enough, and the only way to survive is to contain it?

BOTTLED UP uncorks another sparkling blend of feminist sleuthing, historical conspiracy, and Da Vinci Code-style suspense, with Francine once again proving that secrets age best when bottled, and sometimes explode when opened!

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I don’t usually listen to audiobooks but I couldn’t press pause on this one half the time. Such a fun listen and great storyline!

Amazing Mystery

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This mystery follows Francine Witt as she becomes entangled in a tense investigation where hidden motives and long-buried secrets slowly surface. The story builds suspense through sharp dialogue, suspicious characters, and unexpected twists that keep listeners guessing about who can be trusted. As Francine pieces together clues, the tension rises and the mystery deepens, blending personal stakes with a fast-moving plot that unfolds step by step. The pacing stays engaging, with moments of humor balanced against danger, making it easy to stay invested in the outcome. Overall, this installment delivers a satisfying mix of intrigue, character-driven storytelling, and clever reveals that make it an enjoyable and entertaining mystery.

Bottled Secrets and Dangerous Clues

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Bottled Up is an engaging, light mystery with a clever setup. Ella Whitehead’s narration gives the story a lot of charm; she makes you want to keep listening to the story. I enjoyed the history, the atmosphere, and the way the clues unfolded. Francine Witt is an interesting lead with just enough quirks to keep things fun. My only drawback is that a few parts of the storyline move a little quickly, and I occasionally wished for more depth in certain scenes. Still, it’s an entertaining listen and a solid choice if you like lighter mysteries with a twist.

A Light, Enjoyable Mystery

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This is a fun read with witty insights and a little romance wrapped up into a wine novice turned sleuth! The characters are relatable and I loved the detailed dialogue between them.

Witty Wine Sleuth

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I listened to Bottled Up as an audiobook and really enjoyed it. The mystery kept me interested, and the narration made it easy to stay pulled into the story. Francine Witt is an engaging character to follow, and I liked how the investigation unfolded with enough twists to keep me guessing.

The pacing worked well for audio, making it a good listen while driving or getting things done. A solid pick if you enjoy character-driven mysteries with steady suspense.

Engaging Mystery and Great on Audio

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