Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind (2019)

As the frost of uncertainty begins to thaw, the staff of Harrington Chronicle find themselves grappling with the reality of their new Managing Editor, Alex McPherson. A seemingly ordinary date with fireman Sean Mullen becomes the first sign of Alex settling into her unexpected life in Harrington. However, the one constant in this sea of change is Alex's captivating podcast, Recovered, which becomes the newspaper's star attraction, thanks to the assistance of seasoned columnist Eileen Bruce. Their investigative journey leads them to the Saulniers, a prominent family in the neighboring town of Macklin, Pennsylvania, where the enigmatic patriarch Colton Saulnier transformed seemingly barren land into the thriving vineyard, Chaberton, in the 1960s. The town’s tranquility is shattered when Colton is found dead in a vat he was cleaning, a death hastily ruled as an accident. Yet, a lingering sense of doubt prompts Alex and Eileen to dig deeper, with the Chronicle staff and her protective uncle, publisher Miles Lewiston, offering their support. As the duo unearths the layers of the mystery, they face a mix of winners and losers in the transformation of Macklin into wine country. The town's founding families, including the Macklins and the Kellehers, showcase a blend of resentment and rivalry. Turmoil brews within the Chaberton vineyard itself, with promising employee Andy Woods fired for fraud, and suspicions cast on Mary Saulnier, Colton's gold-digging daughter-in-law, who may have had a motive to eliminate Colton before a new will could disinherit her husband. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Alex and her team at the Chronicle must navigate this complex web to uncover the truth. Was Colton's death an unfortunate accident or a carefully orchestrated murder? This new season of Alex's podcast seeks answers, immersing listeners and viewers alike in a riveting journey that both captivates and challenges.

Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind is a crime movie featuring Malcolm Stewart.

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