Bruno, chief of police

262 pages

English language

Published Aug. 8, 2008 by Quercus.

ISBN:
9781847245076
OCLC Number:
187294560

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4 stars (1 review)

The first installment in a wonderful new series that follows the exploits of Benoit Courreges, a policeman in a small French village where the rituals of the cafe still rule. Bruno--as he is affectionately nicknamed--may be the town's only municipal policeman, but in the hearts and minds of its denizens, he is chief of police.Bruno is a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life--living in his restored shepherd's cottage; patronizing the weekly market; sparring with, and basically ignoring, the European Union bureaucrats from Brussels. He has a gun but never wears it; he has the power to arrest but never uses it. But then the murder of an elderly North African who fought in the French army changes everything and galvanizes Bruno's attention: the man was found with a swastika carved into his chest.Because of the case's potential political ramifications, a young policewoman is …

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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
  • Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
  • National socialism -- Fiction
  • Périgord (France) -- Fiction