The Templars' Last Secret

The Templars' Last Secret by Martin Walker plunges readers into a gripping mystery featuring the charming country policeman, Bruno. The story begins with the discovery of a woman's body outside a cave beneath the ancient Templar chateau of Commarque, located in the picturesque Dordogne region. The woman died from a broken neck, but the question remains: was it an accidental fall, or was she pushed?

The unidentified victim carries no identification, and her fingerprints are not recognised by either the French Police or Interpol. The only clue to her identity is her American-style dentistry. Bruno's investigations in local hotels and gites come up empty, with no sign of a missing foreign woman.

The chateau of Commarque, constructed in the 11th century, was originally established by a Bishop of Sarlat and entrusted to the Knights Templar. Beneath it lie ancient caves. Despite being one of the few Templar sites in France not previously associated with the legendary hidden treasure of the Templars, this changes when a local journalist sensationalises the unknown woman's death. Suddenly, a centuries-old mystery appears on the brink of being unravelled...