Ella Whitehead returns as Francine Witt!
Healing waters, fine wine, and a little well-earned relaxation. What could possibly go wrong?
Francine Witt is back in WATERED DOWN: A Francine Witt Mystery, the fourth instalment in the series, now available on Audible and Apple Books, narrated by Ella Whitehead. Pack your headphones: Fran’s next escape promises rather more than a restorative soak.
Something Deadly in the Water
An exclusive wellness retreat in Germany’s Black Forest sounds like just the place for Francine and her spirited assistant, Rosalind Downing, to unwind. Luxury treatments, soothing surroundings, and absolutely no reason to investigate anything.
Then a ceremonial tasting of a nineteenth-century wine linked to Pauline von Metternich ends in sudden death.
As snow gathers around the Baden-Baden resort, tensions rise among its historians, aristocrats, influencers, and wine experts. The bottle’s authenticity is in question, reputations are at stake, and Fran and Ros find themselves with something considerably more pressing than their next spa appointment. WATERED DOWN invites you behind the polished façade, where luxury offers little protection from obsession.
So much for getting away from it all.
The Voice of Francine Witt Returns
For listeners who have followed Ella Whitehead through FULL BODIED, BOTTLED UP, and POURED OUT, her return is another reason to reach for the headphones.
There’s a particular pleasure in returning to a familiar sleuth through a familiar voice. You know the company you’re keeping, even when you wouldn’t trust anyone on the guest list.
This time, settle in for:
🕯️ Gothic atmosphere, dangerous rivalries, and luxury with a lethal edge
🍷 A prestigious vintage with some deeply uncomfortable questions attached
❄️ A snowy retreat where relaxation gives way to suspicion
🔍 Fran and Ros drawn into another unwelcome investigation
Your Next Listening Escape
The bathrobe may be inviting, but keep your detective hat within reach. WATERED DOWN has all the makings of a listening holiday for anyone whose idea of unwinding involves wondering which guest has something to hide.
Take it on your commute, save it for a quiet evening, or make it the soundtrack to your own weekend escape. Preferably somewhere with a less eventful wine tasting.
Now Available
- Audible: Listen to a sample and get your copy of WATERED DOWN, narrated by Ella Whitehead.
- Apple Books: Download the audiobook and take Francine’s latest adventure with you wherever you go.
Pour yourself something delicious, settle somewhere warm, and press play. Francine’s booked in for a little relaxation. Naturally, murder has other plans…