Champagne with the Taste of an Alibi

«Champagne with the Taste of an Alibi» — a Christmas detective story about a festive evening that turns into a dangerous trial for the guests of a luxurious estate. Bella Laughwood transports the action to the renovated Trenchard Hall, where everything is ready for the celebration: champagne, a warm atmosphere, and a performance by the famous illusionist Brian Cole. But a snowstorm cuts the estate off from the outside world, and instead of the promised entertainment, the guests find themselves drawn into a deadly game. Each new question forces them to remember what they would prefer to hide: infidelities, betrayals, fraud. Behind the festive smiles lie old grievances and secrets that could ruin others' lives. Who brought these people together and why is someone so persistently trying to uncover their past?

On Christmas Eve, affluent guests gather at Trenchard Hall. They are looking forward to an evening in pleasant company and a performance by Brian Cole, one of the most enigmatic illusionists of our time. The festive plans are disrupted by a severe snowstorm. The roads become impassable, and the guests find themselves cut off from the outside world. The long-awaited show turns into a cruel game, where participants must answer uncomfortable questions about their own past. Gradually, it becomes clear that behind the prosperous facade of those gathered lie infidelities, betrayals, and fraud. Each new secret heightens the tension. But the main mystery remains unsolved: what connects these people and who decided to turn the Christmas celebration into a deadly trial?