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A Grave in the Woods
- Bruno, Chief of Police, Book 17
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
In his latest adventure Bruno, France's favourite country cop, investigates a long-buried war crime and faces a devastating flood that threatens the town he polices and the people he loves.
The long arm of history reaches into the present in Bruno's latest case when three sets of bones are discovered, buried deep in the woods outside the Dordogne town of St Denis. It appears that the remains have lain there since World War 2. Bruno must investigate who the bones belong to and whether their burial amounts to a war crime.
Bruno has other concerns too. After weeks of heavy autumn rain, the normally tranquil Dordogne river has risen to record levels, compromising the upriver dams that control the Vezere that flows through St Denis, bringing the threat of a devastating flood.
As ever, Bruno must rely on his wits, tenacity and people skills to ensure that past wrongs don't result in present violence, and to keep his little town and its inhabitants safe from harm.
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'FRENCH TOURISM SHOULD RAISE A GLASS TO WALKER'S DORDOGNE MYSTERIES' Daily Mail
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- Sue
- 01-07-24
Bruno comes to the rescue again.
As usual never a dull moment in this fast paced novel. I love the many themes ie World War 11 Crypto currency archeology etc. all come to life in the story.
Don't get me started on the gastronomic delights!
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- ms mireille b launay
- 24-06-24
the historical references, the FOOD and the intrigue
Can t wait to read the next story , I love Bruno and all the characters
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- Sevilla
- 08-07-24
Revisiting old friends
Through this story i enjoyed catching up with old friends and once again felt the warmth of the community of St Denis. These books are a delight to be savoured by even the least of Francophiles, but I did find this one a little less gripping than some. It almost felt as though a cracking short story had been extended to a novel. But I will still look forward to the next one!
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- pillyman
- 21-06-24
plenty of action
these books are not the usual interrogation style of police procedurals which bore me. I love the history and the descriptions of the area and also the characters who you cannot wait to meet again.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-06-24
Worth the wait
Seemed to be waiting a long while for this one, Very good but not the best in the series, missed the meal preparations that usually accompany these stories.
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- blackandwhitemariner
- 02-07-24
A really enjoyable reacquaintance with familiar characters celebrating a familiar setting.
I enjoyed the listen very much. The characters are strong and familiar. Martin’s character creations are spot on. The new administrator is a good addition who I hope we see more of. The new police computer geek existing on black coffee will surely feature again. Rod, Amelie, Crimson, and the Baron make welcome cameos. The General adds some drama and the Mayor demonstrates his smooth political skills as ever. Hector got a mention and the heroic Balzac featured if not his shared owner except in a curt phone call with Bruno. Is life in
Paris really so much better!
A few questions are left hanging. Abbie was initially intriguing and on the whole I found her to be suspicious. Perhaps she has run her course as a character but could she return? Who exactly are the Birches? And of course who will make an honest man of Bruno? This time the plot was less developed or demanding than in previous books but the setting and characters more than compensate. I would have liked more of Pamela, Florence, and of course Isabelle and Bruno’s cosy dinner parties at the Riding School. Bruno’s tangled love life is not yet resolved. Am I rooting
Florence or Isabelle? Or are the benefits of friendship with Pamela the best option. Bruno’s rugby days are over but Marta can rustle up an after hours cheese toastie so can probably sort out the rugby team too! The research and description of the flooding scenes and the technical details were amazingly good. Martin and Peter - please get cracking with the next instalment!
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- Edward Penny
- 29-06-24
Very disappointing
I really enjoyed the first few books, but a Grave in the Woods is really formulaic and dull.
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- Catney
- 28-06-24
Very disappointing
Normally I love these books and solving the crime alongside Bruno. Unfortunately this was the most boring non eventful story ever! Definitely not a Dordogne mystery!
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