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.
If you're looking for some engaging entertainment as a beach read
or for a wet afternoon then you're unlikely to go far wrong
*Bookbag*
The irresistible Bruno ... leaping up mountains and plunging into
caves as he prevents various ingenious crimes and plots from
upsetting the traditional way of life in St Denis
*Literary Review*
A page turning thriller ... well crafted and enjoyable
*Tribune*
Makes for pleasant holiday reading with its panoramic picture of
life in all those Dordogne towns and hamlets
*Shotsmag*
The book's darker edges are balanced out by a likeable main
character and Walker's obvious love for and understanding of French
country life is obvious in every page
*Irish Examiner*
Walker's finest yet, a first-rate mystery
*Entertainment Weekly*
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