{"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. His background in journalism and history brings authenticity, wit and genuine regional knowledge to every Bruno mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWarm, witty and richly atmospheric, this four-book set is comfort reading for crime fans — think good food, good wine and a likeable detective solving cases in one of France's most beautiful corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover exactly as shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807431626989,"sku":"PLD11780","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-1-4-collection-set-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784223833","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-books-1-4-collection-set-martin-walker-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}