Uncork this sparkling delight and quaff deep. With high notes of comedy, suspense and fruity characterisation Olly Smiths debut is instantly addictive – BEN ELTON

Olly Smith brings his legendary nose to detecting dark and troubling notes in the vinous twittens of Lewes – RICHARD COLES, author ofMurder Before Evensong

In an idyllic Sussex town, murder is fermenting

Barclay Flint is the charmingly eccentric proprietor of The Bottle Bank wine shop, nestled in a picturesque Sussex town renowned for its gloriously anarchic Bonfire Night celebration.

Barclay can taste a kaleidoscopic universe in a single glass of wine and delights in matching customers to the grapes of their dreams. But when his close friend, struggling regenerative vineyard owner Victor Crawshaw, is found dead, Barclay finds himself a prime suspect.

To crack the case and clear his name, Barclay must deploy his wine detection skills and follow his nose through the rolling Sussex hills where a tangle of old resentments and rivalries awaits to ensnare him.

With a killer on the loose and Bonfire Night fast approaching, the town crackles with anticipation. This year the fireworks might not be the only things to explode

Join Barclay and his friends from The Bottle Bank in this sparkling debut novel by wine expert Olly Smith. Its time to uncork the most exuberant and irresistible mystery of the year!

What a wonderful debut Barclay Flint is a brilliantly drawn, vibrant character – an unforgettable new detective with flair and wit – MEL PENNANT, author ofA Murder for Miss Hortense

Death by Noir is cosy crime at its finest: vintage storytelling with a modern twist. I loved it – CHARLOTTE PHILBY, author ofDirty Money