The Resistance Man
A Mystery of the French Countryside
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4.5 • 203 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Another delightful installment in the internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno.
It's summer in St. Denis for chief of police Bruno Courrèges, and that means a new season of cases. This time there are three weighing on his mind. First, there’s the evidence that a veteran of the French Resistance is connected to a notorious train robbery; then, the burglary of a former British spymaster's estate; and, finally, the murder of an antiques dealer whose lover is conveniently on the lam.
As Bruno investigates, it becomes clear that they are connected--however, figuring out how will take every skill he possesses. Add in juggling the complex affections of two powerful women, maneuvering village politics, and managing his irrepressible puppy, Balzac, and Bruno has his hands full once again.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Walker's endearing sixth novel featuring St. Denis police chief Bruno Courr ges (after 2013's The Devil's Cave), Bruno, who prides himself on knowing just about everything transpiring in his picturesque patch of P rigord, is stunned when the latest in a string of burglaries reveals that a retired British spymaster, Jack Crimson, has been residing right under his nose. But Bruno has barely enough time to process this or the pending return to St. Denis of his former flame, ambitious Police Nationale capitaine Isabelle, to oversee the politically sensitive Crimson probe because of the brutal murder of a vacationing British antiques dealer. Despite distractions that include the region's always-tantalizing gastronomy, Bruno soon starts to make serious investigative headway, demonstrating convincingly that there's nothing smalltown about his understanding of human nature. Existing fans and newcomers alike will savor Walker's ability to smoothly fold suspense into his P rigordian souffl .
Customer Reviews
Enjoyable
Bruno’s back with his friends and new characters, enjoyed this one, and look forward to the next in the series.
Charming little who-done-it
Lots of description that will make you want to reminisce about your last trip to France...or maybe leave you hungry. A quick, fluffy read that draws you in quickly and keeps you there. Keep a notebook nearby to keep track of the characters.