The Crowded Grave: A Mystery of the French Countryside [Paperback]

The fourth installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police.

It’s spring in the idyllic village of St. Denis, and for Chief of Police Bruno Courrèges that means lamb stews, bottles of his beloved Pomerol, morning walks with his hound, Gigi, and a new string of regional crimes and international capers. When a local archaeological team searching for Neanderthal remains turns up a corpse with a watch on its wrist and a bullet in its head, it’s up to Bruno to solve the case. But the task will not be easy, not with a meddlesome new magistrate, a series of attacks by animal rights activists on local foie gras producers, and a summit between France and Spain approaching—not to mention two beautiful, brilliant women vying for Bruno’s affections.

“The small towns where Martin Walker sets his enchanting country mysteries embody the sublime physical beauty . . . of France.” —The New York Times  

 “Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette.” —The Christian Science Monitor

“A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-there read.” —The Guardian(London)
 
“Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm.” —The Wall Street Journal

“In an era when most Americans are ignorant of France in its true richness, generosity of spirit, and quality of life, Mr. Walker and his Bruno offer an enchanting introduction into this very real world. The American reading public should flock to join them.” —The Washington Times

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