{"product_id":"bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-martin-walker-10-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Bruno, Chief of Police Dordogne Mysteries by Martin Walker - 10 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath in the Dordogne\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack Diamond\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crowded Grave\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Devil's Cave\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Resistance Man\u003cbr\u003e\nDeath Undercover\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dying Season\u003cbr\u003e\nFatal Pursuit\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Templars' Last Secret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Quercus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll ten Bruno, Chief of Police novels in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric mysteries set against the food, wine, and villages of the Dordogne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven crime fiction that rewards reading in order or at random\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy, affordable way to collect the series without hunting individual paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for mystery readers, Francophiles, and book-club members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback copies ready for the shelf or a road trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeath in the Dordogne\u003c\/strong\u003e — A murder rooted in World War Two history draws Bruno into St. Denis's guarded secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dark Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e — A death in a winemaking family forces Bruno to untangle old resentments among the vines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e — A case tied to the region's prized truffle trade pulls Bruno into greed and rivalry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crowded Grave\u003c\/strong\u003e — An archaeological dig and a visiting politician's security detail collide with a decades-old crime.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Devil's Cave\u003c\/strong\u003e — A body found in a sacred cave stirs up superstition, politics, and modern conspiracy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Resistance Man\u003c\/strong\u003e — The murder of a former wartime spy exposes betrayals from the French Resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeath Undercover\u003c\/strong\u003e — The killing of an undercover officer pulls Bruno into a darker, contemporary investigation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dying Season\u003c\/strong\u003e — A powerful patriarch's birthday celebration unravels into a case built on family secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFatal Pursuit\u003c\/strong\u003e — A vintage Bugatti and buried wartime treasure send Bruno chasing collectors and con artists.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Templars' Last Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e — A body found beneath an ancient Templar ruin ties Bruno to a centuries-old mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMartin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Walker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172335919478,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-RVS-U02-0678459967","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-martin-walker-paperback.jpg?v=1786074317","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/bruno-chief-of-police-dordogne-mysteries-martin-walker-10-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}