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A Grave in the Woods

By: Martin Walker
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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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.

'FRENCH TOURISM SHOULD RAISE A GLASS TO WALKER'S DORDOGNE MYSTERIES' Daily Mail

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.

Readers are loving A Grave in the Woods

'What a truly wonderful book . . . Roll on the next one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Fun and heartwarming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A cracking addition to one of my favourite series. I can't wait to reconnect with Bruno and the gang and return to the wonderful St Denis' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Once again Martin Walker captures the delights of his idyllic Perigord whilst Bruno copes with mysteries and dramas galore' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Executed seamlessly with detail and charm. I don't understand how he does it, but I hope he never quits' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2024 Walker & Watson Limited Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense
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Critic reviews

Walker has mastered the fine art of harnessing intriguing murder mysteries with paeans to his adopted country's rich history, landscape, food and culture to dish up stories with an addictive brand of Gallic charm
Another thoroughly delightful episode in the life of Bruno
Fine French food and wine in the Dordogne, laced with tasty murder and mystery provide a banquet for fans of the Bruno, Chief of Police series . . . A real page-turner
Martin Walker does a splendid job of describing the dreamy richness of life in the Dordogne and making his readers incredibly jealous they are not there
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I love Martin Walker books set in the Dordogne with Bruno and his friends. I have never been but feel that if I was suddenly there I would know where I was and where to go. Thank you very much for hours of travel with out leaving my armchair

A visit to a place I have never been to

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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.

plenty of action

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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.

Worth the wait

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liked the setting and high quality of the narration. Dordogne portrayed beautifully. Characters are evolving well. Narration is compelling listening.

Paul Noble superb narrator

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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!

Revisiting old friends

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