A Shooting at Chateau Rock by Martin Walker
Millions of readers worldwide are talking about the Dordogne Mysteries. Discover why and join them with this gripping new read!
A seductive and engaging read * NB Magazine *
Walker is unrivalled at interweaving the professional and private pursuits of a thoroughly likeable cop * Daily Mail *
I've read a lot of mysteries in my day and you're up there at the top of my list alongside Michael Connelly, Georges Simenon and, most recently, Anthony Horowitz * Graydon Carter *
Rich in local colour, once again showing Walker's encyclopaedic knowledge of French food' * Sunday Times *
Dollops of the sybaritic good life in rural France are spiced up with a dash of international intrigue in this excellent Bruno, Chief of Police outing * Irish Independent, Pick of the Week *
Martin Walker has caught the magic of the Dordogne.. and along the way imparts some useful knowledge, not just on matters culinary (invaluable) but also on quirks of French life * Shotsmag *
Francophiles will relish the evocative descriptions of the Perigord region and its cuisine. Distinctive characters complement the intricate mystery. Readers new to this elegant series will feel right at home * Publishers Weekly * Starred review *
Consistently excellent ... I really want to know Bruno, to eat at his dinner table with his charming and entertaining guests ... I really want to be Bruno * BookPage * Starred review *
A book to get lost in * Women's Weekly *
Rich in atmosphere and personality * New York Times *
The Maigret of the Dordogne -- Antony Beevor
The Alexander McCall Smith of la France profonde -- Francis Wheen
Brilliant at capturing the murderous charms of rural France ... the setting is undeniably delicious * Mirror *
A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-here read * Guardian *
A mixture of cooking, local history and detective work makes for an interesting read. Vivid details of the region are outstanding and would make you wish you were in France * Woman's Way *
The real pleasure of this Dordogne mystery is reading about the daily life and myriad friends and colleagues of Bruno * Choice magazine *
Walker is unrivalled at interweaving the professional and private pursuits of a thoroughly likeable cop * Daily Mail *
I've read a lot of mysteries in my day and you're up there at the top of my list alongside Michael Connelly, Georges Simenon and, most recently, Anthony Horowitz * Graydon Carter *
Rich in local colour, once again showing Walker's encyclopaedic knowledge of French food' * Sunday Times *
Dollops of the sybaritic good life in rural France are spiced up with a dash of international intrigue in this excellent Bruno, Chief of Police outing * Irish Independent, Pick of the Week *
Martin Walker has caught the magic of the Dordogne.. and along the way imparts some useful knowledge, not just on matters culinary (invaluable) but also on quirks of French life * Shotsmag *
Francophiles will relish the evocative descriptions of the Perigord region and its cuisine. Distinctive characters complement the intricate mystery. Readers new to this elegant series will feel right at home * Publishers Weekly * Starred review *
Consistently excellent ... I really want to know Bruno, to eat at his dinner table with his charming and entertaining guests ... I really want to be Bruno * BookPage * Starred review *
A book to get lost in * Women's Weekly *
Rich in atmosphere and personality * New York Times *
The Maigret of the Dordogne -- Antony Beevor
The Alexander McCall Smith of la France profonde -- Francis Wheen
Brilliant at capturing the murderous charms of rural France ... the setting is undeniably delicious * Mirror *
A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-here read * Guardian *
A mixture of cooking, local history and detective work makes for an interesting read. Vivid details of the region are outstanding and would make you wish you were in France * Woman's Way *
The real pleasure of this Dordogne mystery is reading about the daily life and myriad friends and colleagues of Bruno * Choice magazine *
Martin Walker is a prize-winning journalist and the author of several acclaimed works of non-fiction, including The Cold War: A History. He lives in the Dordogne and Washington, DC.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781787477681 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787477681 |
| Title | A Shooting at Chateau Rock |
| Author | Martin Walker |
| Series | The Dordogne Mysteries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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