To Kill a Troubadour

Bruno battles extremists in this gripping Dordogne Mystery
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To Kill a Troubadour by Martin Walker is a gripping addition to the Crime & Thriller genre, featuring Bruno Courrèges, the beloved Chief of Police. Set in a picturesque French village, Bruno navigates a tense atmosphere involving a local musician who becomes the target of dark, international intrigue. As tensions escalate, Bruno's investigative skills are tested to protect his community and uncover the truth behind the plot.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to crime thrillers with a blend of cultural intrigue and regional charm. Set in the picturesque Dordogne region of France, it offers a captivating mix of mystery, political tension, and the joys of French country life, making it perfect for fans of richly detailed narratives with an international flair.

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To Kill a Troubadour

Summer in the beautiful PΓ©rigord region of southern France, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism.

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Summer in the beautiful Perigord region of southern France, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism.

In the little town of St Denis, Bruno is busy organising the annual summer concert. He's hired a local Perigord folk group, Les Troubadours, to perform their latest hit 'A Song for Catalonia'. But when the song goes viral, the Spanish government, clamping down on the Catalonian bid for independence, bans Les Troubadours from performing it.

The timing couldn't be worse, and Bruno finds himself under yet more pressure when a specialist sniper's bullet is found in a wrecked car near Bergerac. The car was reportedly stolen on the Spanish frontier, and the Spanish government sends a warning that a group of nationalist extremists may be planning an assassination in France. Bruno immediately suspects that Les Troubadours and their audience might be in danger.

Bruno must organise security and ensure that his beloved town and its people are safe - the stakes are high for France's favourite policeman.

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Series: The Dordogne Mysteries

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To Kill a Troubadour by Martin Walker is praised for its engaging mystery interwoven with rich cultural elements like delectable food and history. Critics highlight the novel's vibrant depiction of southern French life, its gripping plot, and the sense of community within the story. The action is compared to thrilling sequences reminiscent of James Bond, making it a compelling summer read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529413670

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Martin Walker is a prize-winning journalist and the author of several acclaimed works of non-fiction, including The Cold War: A History. He lives in the Dordogne and Washington, DC.

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