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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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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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Another brilliant book by Martin Walker. Some of the facts and figures bewildered me but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it. The narration by Peter Noble was superb as usual

Excellent narration

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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 enjoyed the listen very much. The characters are strong and familiar. Martin’s character creations are spot on. The new administrator is a good addition who I hope we see more of. The new police computer geek existing on black coffee will surely feature again. Rod, Amelie, Crimson, and the Baron make welcome cameos. The General adds some drama and the Mayor demonstrates his smooth political skills as ever. Hector got a mention and the heroic Balzac featured if not his shared owner except in a curt phone call with Bruno. Is life in
Paris really so much better!
A few questions are left hanging. Abbie was initially intriguing and on the whole I found her to be suspicious. Perhaps she has run her course as a character but could she return? Who exactly are the Birches? And of course who will make an honest man of Bruno? This time the plot was less developed or demanding than in previous books but the setting and characters more than compensate. I would have liked more of Pamela, Florence, and of course Isabelle and Bruno’s cosy dinner parties at the Riding School. Bruno’s tangled love life is not yet resolved. Am I rooting
Florence or Isabelle? Or are the benefits of friendship with Pamela the best option. Bruno’s rugby days are over but Marta can rustle up an after hours cheese toastie so can probably sort out the rugby team too! The research and description of the flooding scenes and the technical details were amazingly good. Martin and Peter - please get cracking with the next instalment!

A really enjoyable reacquaintance with familiar characters celebrating a familiar setting.

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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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I love the Bruno Chief of Police books and couldn’t wait for this to be released. I feel like I know all the characters personally by now. The only trouble is I finished it quickly and have to wait until Martin Walker can write the next. Aah!!

It’s a great series

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As always, a Bruno-story is filled with evryday sub-stories of his life
This Tine there were no international spy-story so hhe Brigadier only had a very small part of what happened. And Isabelle an even smallere part.
I guess Brunos lovelife is getting sortes out as Florence and her children are moving in with him as he eecovers. Although that is just temporary, followers of Bruno will probably have had similar thoughts along the way as he always returnere to her and her children (who he almost acts as a devoted father towards).
of course there are the allost manditory international mystery - this time caused by Nazi and Italian bodies.
And there is also a major flood crisis in St Denis that he needs to take care of as well as having a new assistent at the merri - all this while being seconded to the fisc

Another Bruno-mystery

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This book, which sees Bruno the village cop almost ready to return from sick leave, showcases again how many aspects of life thread together in our existence - and how minutely busy the lives of committed public servants can really be - especially if they are also committed to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and love to cook, like Bruno! Bruno is an inveterate networker, and his very French delight in all aspects of food is a joy. Climate change and bitcoin currency, data mining, rugby and foie gras… these books are wonderful for their modern and yet traditional (even historical) outlook. Highly recommended!

An interconnected life!

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Can t wait to read the next story , I love Bruno and all the characters

the historical references, the FOOD and the intrigue

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..too many many plot lines, enough for two novels. There was a lot of history and literary quotes coming out of characters mooths and it seemed forced .I felt we were being educated and the author was getting his word count up.. I enjoyed gaining the knowledge but it did feel it was at the expense of the story,

The action part was cracking and brilliantly narrated and I have just sat by confluence of the Vezere and Dordogne thinking about this story line

There was a brave attempt at supporting female issues but did it work ? I am not sure.

However, I thoroughly enjoy this series and there is no doubt it captures the Dordogne area which nourishes the soul.
Excellent performance really enhances this novel.

A cracking tale well told but..

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