Los Angeles, Prohibition, two strong and courageous women. This is a story of making life out of what you have been handed even if it seems to be on the wrong side of the law or being the law itself. This is a great story of life in times past and women making their mark ion the world.

Both main characters are so different yet have some similarities, they are strong, courageous and are fighting to make the world a better place for women. This is a book that has so much going on but that doesn't by any means make it hard to read. It is an enthralling and gripping read, exciting and at times you can feel the tension on the page.

A very well written book that will keep you turning the pages, it is entertaining and draws you in to an era of which brought so much to the world but at times could still be quite the scary place to be. I enjoyed this book very much.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is one of the best historical mystery books I've read. This book was fast paced, descriptive, very well thought out and showcased some strong and powerful women characters. This is a must read! I loved it!
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I truly, really enjoyed this book! I haven’t read a book surrounding Prohibition before and I was here for it!! Letty AND Forman were women I want to be! I love when a chapter ends and I just have to keep reading to see what happens next!! I loved it!!

Prohibition LA. A very well written and enthralling read. I loved the characters Letty and Forman. Great story. Definite recommend

Thanks Lake Union and Netgalley

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I couldn’t finish it. I found the writing style - specifically in Forman’s chapters - to be madly distracting. These chapters were written in 3rd person, present tense, which I found so jarring I couldn’t engage with the story. I made it through about 1/4 of the book in hopes I’d settle into the style, but I just couldn’t.

I loved this book. I've read Nettmann's other titles and this is such a great progression. The story is solid, and Nettmann's writing is clear and concise, but also, vivid. I was transported to Prohibition-era Los Angeles with no info dumping, as often happens with historical fiction. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with this (potential) series.

Told in 3 different POVs (Letty - main character; Forman - female police officer; & Raymond). Letty who has a winery in the middle of the Prohibition (1920's) and lost her only contract with the church, so she's trying to find a new source of income with her mother.
Forman is a female police officer trying to be promoted to Detective.
Halfway through the story the 3 POVs are connected and almost at the end we are presented with a 360° twist and all the mysteries are solved quickly in the last few pages.

The topic intrigued me based on the difficulties the women characters were facing, but I'm not sure why it results in a very slow-paced book in which everything is solved at the last page.

I really liked this. I love historical fiction and I loved that this had a plot twist. I have a few complaints: Raymond’s character sometimes did things that I didn’t think would be typical of a seasoned dirty cop. Letty putting the brandy in a peach jar pointing right back to their farm seemed like something the Letty I know in my head would never be dumb enough to do, the end…what was the resolve between Forman and Letty?

I really enjoyed this and would love to read more about Letty and Forman!

Content warnings: no cursing, no sexual content, no triggers whatsoever imo.

Thank you to netgalley for the advance copy of this ebook for my honest review.

The author did a great job in setting this mystery during the 1920s prohibition era where the drama centers on two women from different worlds. The mystery was executed with enough panache to give this reader something to look for down the line as the story progressed. What I liked most was the comfortable tone, the chapter structures, and the suspenseful nature that kept me intrigued throughout with a few surprises tucked in here and there. The pacing was on par with how well this story was being told and the author’s knowledge of wine fits perfectly in the details which made for a fascinating read.

This reads more like a detective novel than historical fiction. A fast read featuring two female leads on opposite sides of the law set in 1920's Prohibition. The author is a certified sommelier and her knowledge and history of the industry is apparent throughout the book. Both leads are well developed and likeable and this would make a perfect made for TV book. There's a mystery to solve with a twist ending and great characters.

The Bootlegger's Daughter by Nadine Nettmann is an entertaining historical fiction that adds mystery and suspense throughout.

This was an interesting 1920s Prohibition Era HF that introduced strong female characters that drove this detective-feeling narrative from beginning to end. There were a few surprises along the way, and the author did a great job with pacing so as to build interest and suspense.

I recommend this book to any HF fan that likes a good investigative mystery.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Lake Union Publishing for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/12/24.

This was a different kind of read for me as I usually read women's fiction and historical fiction. Because it's more of a detective, suspense story, the sentences are shorter and sharper, and less time is spent on long paragraphs filled with prose and emotions. That said, it was well done, with strong women leading the way and clever hints as to how the story might turn out in an interesting 1920s' setting.
I appreciated the lack of a love interest, and the story was certainly strong enough to not need one. The ending was a great surprise. If you like detective stories, you'll enjoy this one.

The Bootlegger's Daughter by Nadine Nettmann is a super fun ride set during the roaring 20s. The main protagonists are very likable, and relatable strong female characters. Struggling, and succeeding in a man's world. I enjoyed this book so much I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting. Anyone who enjoys historical fiction, or strong female leads will love this book!

I’m very interested in the Prohibition Era and research the history often, so when I saw this ARC on NetGalley, I decided to give a fiction story of the same time period in my genre of choice a go and out in a request. Boy, am I glad I did! This story would make an excellent transfer to the big screen. The characters are well developed and the female leads have you rooting for them all the way. There’s adventure, suspense, excitement, and even a jaw dropping twist. I highly recommend you give this book a try - it was excellent!