Bruno, chief of police

by

342 pages

English language

Published July 7, 2009 by Quercus.

ISBN:
9781847245984
OCLC Number:
298599780

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4 stars (1 review)

When an old North African man is found viciously murdered - a swastika carved in his chest - the obvious conclusion is that the killing must be racist. But Captain Bruno Courrèges isn't convinced, and suspects it may have its roots in that most tortured period of French history - the Second World War.

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4 stars

I wouldn't normally read murder mysteries, but this book was recommended by a friend who has never let me down when it comes to books.

I loved it. Bruno was a likeable character, clever and devoted to his job and the people of his town. The story was full of twists and turns and misdirection.

I particularly liked the history that was thrown into the mix (and I'm sure that's why it was recommended to me) as well as the description of the food.

I'll certainly have to read more from Martin Walker.

Subjects

  • Police
  • Fiction
  • National socialism
  • Nazisme
  • Romans, nouvelles

Places

  • France
  • Périgord