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PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10030745469X
ISBN-139780307454690
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Book TitleBruno, Chief of Police : a Mystery of the French Countryside
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicMystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Mystery & Detective / International Mystery & Crime
GenreFiction
AuthorMartin Walker
Book SeriesBruno, Chief of Police Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement . . . [It is] lovely . . . to linger at the table." -Entertainment Weekly "Enjoyable. . . . Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." -The Christian Science Monitor "[A] wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." -Tucson Citizen's Journal "Bruno is a delightful character and Walker's handling of long-held grudges is intelligent and sympathetic." -The Guardian(London) "Aroman policier. . . that the celebrated Simenon, creator of Inspector Jules Maigret, would have been proud to claim . . . Readers [will] effortlessly enter French consciousness through [this] perspicacious book." -Baton RougeAdvocate "Highly satisfying." -The Boston Globe "Absolutely amazing."-The Knowledgeable Blogger "Such a pleasure to read that I can't help but suspect that Walker had equal fun writing it." -BookBrowse "Charming and many pages of the book will have readers purring with delight. There is, however, a darker side. . . . The crime which disturbs the idyllic commune of St Denis has its origins in France's troubled past and provokes outbreaks of the politically inspired violence that simmers beneath the placid and agreeable surface presented to tourists." -The Scotsman(UK) "Distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination in Martin Walker'sBruno,Chief of Police. . . . Walker's relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and his delightful home and make one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time." -Susanna Yager,Sunday Telegraph(UK) "Martin Walker has not only written an engrossingroman policier, but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what Francerural, small-town Franceis like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France.Bruno, Chief of Police, is a wonderful creation." -Michael Korda, author ofCharmed Lives "Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne." -Antony Beevor, author ofParis After the Liberation 1944-1949 "A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!" -William Pfaff,author ofBarbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century "Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in theterroirof Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno's local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemadevin de noix." -David Ignatius, author ofBody of Lies, "Martin Walker has not only written an engrossingroman policier, but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what Francerural, small-town Franceis like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France.Bruno, Chief of Police, is a wonderful creation. -Michael Korda, author ofCharmed Lives "Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne." -Antony Beevor, author ofParis After the Liberation 1944-1949 "A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!" -William Pfaff,author ofBarbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century "Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in theterroirof Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno's local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemadevin de noix." -David Ignatius, author ofBody of Lies "[A] timely whodunit . . . Without sacrificing asoupçonof the novel's smalltown charm or its characters' endearing quirkiness, Walker deftly drives his plot toward a dark place where old sins breed fresh heartbreak." -Publishers Weekly "[Martin] Walker sets a charming table . . . the civilized approach to detection will likely appeal to fans of Roderic Jeffries's Inspector Alvarez." -Kirkus From the Hardcover edition., "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement . . . [It is] lovely . . . to linger at the table." - Entertainment Weekly "Enjoyable. . . . Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." - The Christian Science Monitor "[A] wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." - Tucson Citizen's Journal "Bruno is a delightful character and Walker's handling of long-held grudges is intelligent and sympathetic." - The Guardian (London) "A roman policier . . . that the celebrated Simenon, creator of Inspector Jules Maigret, would have been proud to claim . . . Readers [will] effortlessly enter French consciousness through [this] perspicacious book." -Baton Rouge Advocate "Highly satisfying." - The Boston Globe "Absolutely amazing."- The Knowledgeable Blogger "Such a pleasure to read that I can't help but suspect that Walker had equal fun writing it." - BookBrowse "Charming and many pages of the book will have readers purring with delight. There is, however, a darker side. . . . The crime which disturbs the idyllic commune of St Denis has its origins in France's troubled past and provokes outbreaks of the politically inspired violence that simmers beneath the placid and agreeable surface presented to tourists." - The Scotsman (UK) "Distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination in Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police . . . . Walker's relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and his delightful home and make one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time." -Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Martin Walker has not only written an engrossing roman policier , but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what Francerural, small-town Franceis like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France. Bruno, Chief of Police , is a wonderful creation." -Michael Korda, author of Charmed Lives "Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne." -Antony Beevor, author of Paris After the Liberation 1944-1949 "A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!" -William Pfaff,author of Barbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century "Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in the terroir of Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno's local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemade vin de noix ." -David Ignatius, author of Body of Lies, “A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement . . . [It is] lovely . . . to linger at the table.â€� - Entertainment Weekly “Enjoyable. . . . Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land.â€� - The Christian Science Monitor “[A] wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories.â€� - Tucson Citizen’s Journal “Bruno is a delightful character and Walker’s handling of long-held grudges is intelligent and sympathetic.â€� - The Guardian (London) “A roman policier . . . that the celebrated Simenon, creator of Inspector Jules Maigret, would have been proud to claim . . . Readers [will] effortlessly enter French consciousness through [this] perspicacious book.â€� -Baton Rouge Advocate “Highly satisfying.â€� - The Boston Globe “Absolutely amazing.â€�- The Knowledgeable Blogger “Such a pleasure to read that I can’t help but suspect that Walker had equal fun writing it.â€� - BookBrowse “Charming and many pages of the book will have readers purring with delight. There is, however, a darker side. . . . The crime which disturbs the idyllic commune of St Denis has its origins in France’s troubled past and provokes outbreaks of the politically inspired violence that simmers beneath the placid and agreeable surface presented to tourists.â€� - The Scotsman (UK) “Distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination in Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police . . . . Walker’s relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and his delightful home and make one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in a long time.â€� -Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph (UK) “Martin Walker has not only written an engrossing roman policier , but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what France–rural, small-town France–is like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France. Bruno, Chief of Police , is a wonderful creation.â€� -Michael Korda, author of Charmed Lives “Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne.â€� -Antony Beevor, author of Paris After the Liberation 1944-1949 “A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!â€� -William Pfaff,author of Barbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century “Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in the terroir of Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno’s local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemade vin de noix .â€� -David Ignatius, author of Body of Lies, "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement . . . [It is] lovely . . . to linger at the table." -- Entertainment Weekly "Enjoyable. . . . Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." -- The Christian Science Monitor "[A] wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." -- Tucson Citizen's Journal "Bruno is a delightful character and Walker's handling of long-held grudges is intelligent and sympathetic." -- The Guardian (London) "A roman policier . . . that the celebrated Simenon, creator of Inspector Jules Maigret, would have been proud to claim . . . Readers [will] effortlessly enter French consciousness through [this] perspicacious book." --Baton Rouge Advocate "Highly satisfying." -- The Boston Globe "Absolutely amazing." -- The Knowledgeable Blogger "Such a pleasure to read that I can't help but suspect that Walker had equal fun writing it." -- BookBrowse "Charming and many pages of the book will have readers purring with delight. There is, however, a darker side. . . . The crime which disturbs the idyllic commune of St Denis has its origins in France's troubled past and provokes outbreaks of the politically inspired violence that simmers beneath the placid and agreeable surface presented to tourists." -- The Scotsman (UK) "Distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination in Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police . . . . Walker's relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and his delightful home and make one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time." --Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Martin Walker has not only written an engrossing roman policier , but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what France-rural, small-town France-is like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France. Bruno, Chief of Police , is a wonderful creation." --Michael Korda, author of Charmed Lives "Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne." --Antony Beevor, author of Paris After the Liberation 1944-1949 "A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!" --William Pfaff, author of Barbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century "Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in the terroir of Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno's local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemade vin de noix ." --David Ignatius, author of Body of Lies, "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement . . . [It is] lovely . . . to linger at the table." -- Entertainment Weekly "Enjoyable. . . . Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." -- The Christian Science Monitor "[A] wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." -- Tucson Citizen's Journal "Bruno is a delightful character and Walker's handling of long-held grudges is intelligent and sympathetic." -- The Guardian (London) "A roman policier . . . that the celebrated Simenon, creator of Inspector Jules Maigret, would have been proud to claim . . . Readers [will] effortlessly enter French consciousness through [this] perspicacious book." --Baton Rouge Advocate "Highly satisfying." -- The Boston Globe "Absolutely amazing." -- The Knowledgeable Blogger "Such a pleasure to read that I can't help but suspect that Walker had equal fun writing it." -- BookBrowse "Charming and many pages of the book will have readers purring with delight. There is, however, a darker side. . . . The crime which disturbs the idyllic commune of St Denis has its origins in France's troubled past and provokes outbreaks of the politically inspired violence that simmers beneath the placid and agreeable surface presented to tourists." -- The Scotsman (UK) "Distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination in Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police . . . . Walker's relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and his delightful home and make one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time." --Susanna Yager, Sunday Telegraph (UK) "Martin Walker has not only written an engrossing roman policier , but he has written a book that goes to the very heart of what France-rural, small-town France-is like. It's a thriller, and full of surprises, but it will also appeal to anybody who loves France. Bruno, Chief of Police , is a wonderful creation." --Michael Korda, author of Charmed Lives "Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne." --Antony Beevor, author of Paris After the Liberation 1944-1949 "A splendid combination of a complex crime with tangled wartime origins that takes place in a lovingly described French village, and a totally original and sympathetic hero. Absolutely first rate. There must be more to come about Bruno!" --William Pfaff, author of Barbarian Sentiments: America in the New Century "Martin Walker has found in Bruno a man rooted in the terroir of Perigord, who brings that quirky, lovable part of France alive. This novel is as tasty as a slice of Bruno's local foie gras, topped with a glass of his homemade vin de noix ." --David Ignatius, author of Body of Lies
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisThe first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Meet Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He's a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. 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 all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines--living in his restored shepherd's cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside--with a politically delicate investigation. He's paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man's past, Bruno's suspicions turn toward a more complex motive. "Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." -- The Christian Science Monitor "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... [It is] lovely...to linger at the table." -- Entertainment Weekly "A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." -- Tuscon Citizen's Journal, The first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Meet Beno t Courr ges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He's a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. 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 all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines--living in his restored shepherd's cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside--with a politically delicate investigation. He's paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man's past, Bruno's suspicions turn toward a more complex motive. "Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." -- The Christian Science Monitor "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... It is] lovely...to linger at the table." -- Entertainment Weekly "A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." -- Tuscon Citizen's Journal, The first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Meet Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He's a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. 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 all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines--living in his restored shepherd's cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside--with a politically delicate investigation. He's paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man's past, Bruno's suspicions turn toward a more complex motive. Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land. -- The Christian Science Monitor A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... [It is] lovely...to linger at the table. -- Entertainment Weekly A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories. -- Tuscon Citizen's Journal
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- 05. Mär. 2019
Bonjour, Bruno
This is my introduction to the series & I am enjoying it very much. French setting , humor & a good mystery. I plan to read more.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Sep. 2021
A life I. France is not all wine and roses
Bruno Chief of Police is in a small French village. Should be a quiet billet worrying about petty theft and burglary but a crimes of bigger nature are a foot . You will intrigued by the crime, lured by the venue and learn not all small town police are bunglers at their job.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Feb. 2024
Great series
Good aeries. Well crafted and nicely escapist. Makes one feel Like you are immersed on the south of France in a very intimate way!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Aug. 2023
ok
It was good enough I ordered two more in the seriesBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Aug. 2023
Eye-opener
Loving the storylineBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Mai. 2024
good book
good bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
