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The peaceful countryside of south‑west France is shaken by a series of unsettling events. Animal‑rights protests target duck and goose farms to halt foie gras production. A senior policeman is shot in a suspected ETA attack, and a recent dig at an ancient site uncovers a modern skeleton, attracting tourists and foreigners to the Dordogne. Chief of Police Bruno Courreges faces the challenge of linking these incidents and protecting the region from escalating violence. Martin Walker, with his detailed knowledge of France’s present and past, crafts a suspenseful police procedural that blends mystery, political tension, and local colour.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Martin Walker
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