{"title":"Martin Walker","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-books-1-4-collection-set-martin-walker-paperback","title":"Bruno Chief of Police Series Dordogne Mysteries Books 1-4 Collection Set by Martin Walker - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath in the Dordogne (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 1)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Vineyard: A Bruno Courrèges Investigation (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 2)\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack Diamond: A Bruno Courrèges Investigation (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 3)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crowded Grave (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781529418774\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quercus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEscape to the sun-drenched Périgord in this four-book paperback collection of Martin Walker's bestselling Bruno, Chief of Police series. Following small-town policeman Bruno Courrèges through market squares, vineyards and truffle markets, these atmospheric mysteries blend cosy crime with rich French food and wine. A perfect starter set for new readers or a gift for fans of character-driven detective fiction set against a vivid rural backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection opens with \u003cem\u003eDeath in the Dordogne\u003c\/em\u003e, where market day in St Denis turns fraught as EU inspectors clash with locals over contraband cheese, and old wartime tensions resurface after a sudden death. In \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Vineyard\u003c\/em\u003e, an arson attack on a barn draws Bruno into a dispute pitting traditional Périgord winemakers against an incoming Californian producer, exposing resentments within the close-knit community. \u003cem\u003eBlack Diamond\u003c\/em\u003e explores the world of the famous Périgord black truffle, where adulteration of this prized delicacy uncovers organised crime, immigration racketeering and violence targeting a local Vietnamese family. The set concludes with \u003cem\u003eThe Crowded Grave\u003c\/em\u003e, where a diplomatic summit at a local château is threatened by Basque separatists and animal rights protestors, while the unearthing of a decades-old skeleton complicates Bruno's efforts to keep the peace. Across all four novels, Bruno balances policing with cooking, friendship and love of his adopted region, giving the series its distinctive warmth amid crime and intrigue. Fans of slow-burn procedurals with strong regional flavour and a genuine sense of place will find this an immersive introduction to the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete paperback novels in one great-value collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal introduction to the internationally bestselling Bruno, Chief of Police series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich Périgord setting with food, wine and countryside detail throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for cosy crime and character-driven mystery readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to pack for travel or holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to read or gift immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin Walker is a British journalist and historian who spent almost three decades at The Guardian before becoming an international correspondent and editor-in-chief emeritus at United Press International. He lives part of the year in the Périgord region of France, the setting for his Bruno novels, and has been honoured locally for his contribution to the area's cultural life. 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Covering instalments five through ten — The Devil's Cave, The Resistance Man, Death Undercover, The Dying Season, Fatal Pursuit and The Templars' Last Secret — this set follows village policeman Bruno Courrèges as he solves crimes steeped in local history, food, wine and community life. A must-have set for crime fiction fans who love a strong sense of place as much as a clever plot, and a great way to catch up on the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers six consecutive novels continuing the adventures of Benoît \"Bruno\" Courrèges, the sole police officer of the fictional Dordogne town of St Denis. In The Devil's Cave, Bruno investigates a body found in a ritualistic tableau, uncovering old rivalries beneath the town's tranquil surface. The Resistance Man ties a spate of antique banknote thefts back to a wartime train robbery, blending present-day detective work with echoes of Nazi-occupied France. Death Undercover sees an undercover officer turn up dead, forcing Bruno to unpick a web of loyalty, corruption and deceit. The Dying Season brings a wealthy patriarch's birthday celebrations to a close with a suspicious death and long-buried family secrets. Fatal Pursuit centres on a stolen vintage Bugatti and a murder tied to classic car collecting, giving Bruno a fast-paced chase across the region. Finally, The Templars' Last Secret unearths a centuries-old mystery involving the Knights Templar, linking a modern murder to buried treasure. Throughout, Walker's trademark warmth and eye for detail shine through: leisurely meals, fine local wine, and the rhythms of rural French life sit alongside genuinely gripping investigations, making this an ideal way to enjoy the series as a continuous read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix consecutive novels (Books 5-10) from the acclaimed Bruno, Chief of Police series in one set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersive French settings combining cosy village charm with genuinely clever, twisting mysteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of character-driven crime fiction, cosy mysteries and stories rich in food and wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies, great value compared to buying individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for mystery lovers, Francophiles, or anyone new to the Bruno series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin Walker is a British journalist and author best known for his internationally bestselling Bruno, Chief of Police series, set in the Dordogne region of France where he owns a home. A former senior editor at The Guardian and a respected commentator on international affairs, Walker brings a journalist's eye for detail and place to his fiction. His novels are celebrated for their vivid depiction of French rural life, food and wine, alongside cleverly plotted crime narratives. 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