Bruno, Chief of Police Dordogne Mysteries by Martin Walker - 10 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Death in the Dordogne
The Dark Vineyard
Black Diamond
The Crowded Grave
The Devil's Cave
The Resistance Man
Death Undercover
The Dying Season
Fatal Pursuit
The Templars' Last Secret

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Quercus

Overview
Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police series follows a small-town French policeman whose beat is the sun-drenched Dordogne region of southwest France. This ten-book paperback collection gathers the full run of novels in order, from Death in the Dordogne through The Templars' Last Secret. Bruno investigates murders, old wartime secrets, and modern crimes while savoring the markets, vineyards, and cuisine of St. Denis. Each novel pairs a satisfying mystery with a genuine love of place, ideal for readers who enjoy crime fiction with warmth and a strong sense of setting.

About the Books
This collection gathers ten novels in Martin Walker's acclaimed Bruno, Chief of Police series, each set in and around the fictional town of St. Denis in France's Dordogne valley. Bruno Courreges favors quiet diplomacy and local knowledge over aggressive procedure, and across these books he faces cases ranging from jewel theft and art forgery to long-buried wartime secrets and modern terrorism. Death in the Dordogne opens the series with a murder rooted in World War Two history, while The Dark Vineyard pulls Bruno into a winemaking family's feud. Black Diamond centers on the region's truffle trade, and The Crowded Grave uncovers secrets tied to Basque politics and an archaeological dig. The Devil's Cave and The Resistance Man deepen the region's wartime past, while Death Undercover brings a darker, contemporary edge. The Dying Season gathers a powerful family's hidden histories, Fatal Pursuit chases a vintage car and buried wartime gold, and The Templars' Last Secret closes the set with a centuries-old mystery. Throughout, Walker balances tightly plotted investigations with vivid descriptions of French food, wine, and village life, giving readers a satisfying mystery and an armchair trip to the countryside. Recurring characters, from Bruno's basset hound Balzac to his fellow officers and neighbors, give the series a comforting sense of continuity, while each new case stands on its own for readers who prefer to sample the books in any order.

Key Benefits

• All ten Bruno, Chief of Police novels in one convenient paperback set
• Atmospheric mysteries set against the food, wine, and villages of the Dordogne
• Character-driven crime fiction that rewards reading in order or at random
• Easy, affordable way to collect the series without hunting individual paperbacks
• A thoughtful gift for mystery readers, Francophiles, and book-club members
• Brand-new paperback copies ready for the shelf or a road trip

Book-by-Book Guide
Death in the Dordogne — A murder rooted in World War Two history draws Bruno into St. Denis's guarded secrets.
The Dark Vineyard — A death in a winemaking family forces Bruno to untangle old resentments among the vines.
Black Diamond — A case tied to the region's prized truffle trade pulls Bruno into greed and rivalry.
The Crowded Grave — An archaeological dig and a visiting politician's security detail collide with a decades-old crime.
The Devil's Cave — A body found in a sacred cave stirs up superstition, politics, and modern conspiracy.
The Resistance Man — The murder of a former wartime spy exposes betrayals from the French Resistance.
Death Undercover — The killing of an undercover officer pulls Bruno into a darker, contemporary investigation.
The Dying Season — A powerful patriarch's birthday celebration unravels into a case built on family secrets.
Fatal Pursuit — A vintage Bugatti and buried wartime treasure send Bruno chasing collectors and con artists.
The Templars' Last Secret — A body found beneath an ancient Templar ruin ties Bruno to a centuries-old mystery.

About the Author
Martin Walker is a journalist and author best known for creating the Bruno, Chief of Police series, set in the Dordogne region of southwest France, where Walker himself has spent considerable time. Before turning to fiction, he built a long career in journalism as a foreign correspondent and commentator on international affairs. His deep familiarity with French village life, food, and wine informs every book in the series, giving Bruno's world an authenticity that has made the character a favorite among readers of cozy, atmospheric crime fiction. Walker continues to write new installments, expanding Bruno's world one investigation at a time.

Why You'll Love This Set
This ten-book set is a ready-made escape to the French countryside, perfect for gift-giving, holiday reading, or a summer book-club pick. Fans of atmospheric, character-driven crime fiction will love following Bruno through years of mysteries without hunting down individual paperbacks. It's a thoughtful birthday gift or stocking stuffer for any mystery lover on your list.

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