May 14, 2022wcbind421 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In this 4th "Bruno" outing, he has a lot on his plate. An unidentified body is found in an archeological dig presided over by Bruno's friends Horst and Clothilde. This is a matter for J-J. He's also seconded to the Brigadier (and…
Apr 24, 2017captbligh rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ever (enjoyably) local flavour includes topical bureaucratically overbearing E.U. and French regulations that in the U.S would be obtrusive. Interesring, tourists, as opposes to thriller readers, would never see this. Series is still on…
Jul 18, 2016stitchkat rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This series is always delightful, with its wonderful scenery, food, and wine. This entry has a darker tone, regarding France's relationship to Spain concerning Basque terrorists. Several different plot-lines provide lots of misdirection. I…
I couldn't agree more with the comment from ErnestBasset. The loss of a pivotal beloved character at the end of the book is gratuitious sentiment manipulation. It left me feeling I don't care about reading another Bruno novel. it's too…
Nov 08, 2012Palomino rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Bruno can ride a horse! He's like a combination of Hamish Macbeth and Chief Inspector Gamache. He polices the French countryside and eats very, very well.
Sep 15, 2012ErnestBasset rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Don't read this book!
I am beyond sad to have to say that. I first encountered Walker's work by chance while on a vacation and have greatly enjoyed his subsequent books. This one has the usual mystery based upon French history, the love…
Jul 28, 2012miaone rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The best Martin Walker yet. He delves into the issues around pate de foie gras, i.e. force-feeding the geese, and I was glad he undertook it, because I've had concerns about it ever since I heard of it.
If you love France and French…
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Jul 23, 2012seagrace rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Apr 06, 2012kmoyer rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Unputdownable. Particularly like the way the novel incorporates current European social issues, such as animal rights campaigners, as well as showing how past events - in this instance the murky role of Spanish counter-terrorist forces…
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