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Death in the Dordogne
Police chief Bruno's first murder case
Series: The Dordogne Mysteries
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An unwelcome delegation from Paris causes upset in St Denis, but is it really cause for murder? The first installment in the acclaimed and internationally bestselling BRUNO, CHIEF OF POLICE series.
‘Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne.’ Antony Beevor
Introducing Captain Bruno Courrèges: he goes by the grand title of Chief of Police, though in truth he's the only municipal policeman in the small town of St Denis in the Périgord, south-west France. Bruno sees his job as protecting St Denis from its enemies, and these sometimes include the capital's bureaucrats and their EU counterparts in Brussels.
Market day in the ancient town. Inspectors from Brussels have been swooping on France's markets, attempting to enforce EU hygiene rules. The locals call the Brussels bureaucrats 'Gestapo' and Bruno supports their resistance. Although, here in what was Vichy France, words like 'Gestapo' and 'resistance' still carry a profound resonance.
When an old man, head of an immigrant North African family, is found murdered, suspicion falls on the son of the local doctor, found in flagrante playing sex games surrounded by Nazi paraphernalia.
But Bruno isn't convinced, and suspects this crime may have its roots in that most tortured period of recent French history - the Second World War, a time of terror and betrayal that set brother against brother. Now it's up to him to find the killer - but will the people of St Denis allow him to go digging through the past in order to do it?
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Martin Walker's Death in the Dordogne is described as hugely enjoyable and gripping, with a rich setting in France's Dordogne region that evokes comparisons to Maigret and Alexander McCall Smith. The book features a satisfying, intriguing mystery, well-rounded characters, and a strong connection to the region's culture and community. It's praised for its beguiling and evocative storytelling, blending humour, charm, and suspense to create a captivating experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784299408
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 January 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quercus Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 248g
Pages: 352
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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