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A Grave in the Woods

Bruno, Chief of Police, Book 17

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A Grave in the Woods

By: Martin Walker
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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In his latest adventure Bruno, France's favourite country cop, investigates a long-buried war crime and faces a devastating flood that threatens the town he polices and the people he loves.

'FRENCH TOURISM SHOULD RAISE A GLASS TO WALKER'S DORDOGNE MYSTERIES' Daily Mail

The long arm of history reaches into the present in Bruno's latest case when three sets of bones are discovered, buried deep in the woods outside the Dordogne town of St Denis. It appears that the remains have lain there since World War 2. Bruno must investigate who the bones belong to and whether their burial amounts to a war crime.

Bruno has other concerns too. After weeks of heavy autumn rain, the normally tranquil Dordogne river has risen to record levels, compromising the upriver dams that control the Vezere that flows through St Denis, bringing the threat of a devastating flood.

As ever, Bruno must rely on his wits, tenacity and people skills to ensure that past wrongs don't result in present violence, and to keep his little town and its inhabitants safe from harm.

©2024 Martin Walker (P)2024 Quercus Editions Limited Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense

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these books are not the usual interrogation style of police procedurals which bore me. I love the history and the descriptions of the area and also the characters who you cannot wait to meet again.

plenty of action

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Seemed to be waiting a long while for this one, Very good but not the best in the series, missed the meal preparations that usually accompany these stories.

Worth the wait

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I love Martin Walker books set in the Dordogne with Bruno and his friends. I have never been but feel that if I was suddenly there I would know where I was and where to go. Thank you very much for hours of travel with out leaving my armchair

A visit to a place I have never been to

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Through this story i enjoyed catching up with old friends and once again felt the warmth of the community of St Denis. These books are a delight to be savoured by even the least of Francophiles, but I did find this one a little less gripping than some. It almost felt as though a cracking short story had been extended to a novel. But I will still look forward to the next one!

Revisiting old friends

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As usual never a dull moment in this fast paced novel. I love the many themes ie World War 11 Crypto currency archeology etc. all come to life in the story.
Don't get me started on the gastronomic delights!

Bruno comes to the rescue again.

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