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Bruno, a former soldier living a quiet country life in a restored shepherd's cottage, serves as the sole municipal policeman in a small French village. When an elderly North African veteran of the French army is found murdered with a swastika carved into his chest, Bruno is forced to confront the town’s hidden past. A young policewoman from Paris joins the investigation, and together they suspect the anti‑immigrant National Front. As clues deepen, Bruno learns that the case is tied to a darker chapter of French history, revealing how World War II’s terror and betrayal linger even in the most picturesque corners of France.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Martin Walker
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