A Chateau Under Siege
A Chateau Under Siege by Martin Walker, published by Quercus on June 8, 2023, is a captivating addition to the Dordogne Mysteries series. This 336-page novel follows chief of police Bruno Courrèges as he navigates a complex web of intrigue during the Périgord tourist season. The story centers around a re-enactment of a historic event in the town of Sarlat, which takes a dangerous turn when a key participant is nearly killed, prompting Bruno to uncover whether this incident was accidental or intentional.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and culinary elements as Bruno delves into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The plot thickens with the revelation that the injured man, Kerquelin, is involved in a significant deal related to the semiconductor industry, drawing in his former colleagues from Silicon Valley. As Bruno investigates, he faces new threats that could jeopardize both the deal and the safety of the town. This edition offers a rich narrative that intertwines international crime and local charm, making it a notable entry in the cozy mystery genre.
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France’s favourite country cop, Bruno, faces a dangerous threat to the town he polices and the people he protects. Loved by millions, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect combination of mystery and escapism.
The event of the Périgord tourist season is to be the re-enactment of the liberation of the historic town of Sarlat from the English in 1370. But it all goes wrong when the man playing the part of the French general is almost killed in the heat of the action.
The immediate question for chief of police Bruno Courrèges is was this an accident – or deliberate? The stakes rise when Bruno learns that the man, Kerquelin, was running Frenchelon, the secret French electronic intelligence base nearby, after being recruited from a brilliant Silicon Valley career. His old Silicon Valley colleagues have been invited to stay at the luxurious local chateau of Rouffillac as his guests to enjoy the Sarlat show.
As he investigates, Bruno discovers that Kerquelin’s wound was faked, that he is alive and well and secretly negotiating a massive deal to build a semi-conductor industry in France. But then a whole new and dangerous player emerges, determined to nip the deal in the bud.
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