The Missing Corpse A Brittany Mystery
The Missing Corpse A Brittany Mystery by Jean-Luc Bannalec is a reprint edition published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on April 14, 2020. This 352-page novel is presented in English and follows Commissaire Dupin as he investigates a perplexing case along the scenic Belon River, known for its renowned oyster beds. The story begins when a stubborn elderly film actress stumbles upon a corpse that mysteriously vanishes before Dupin arrives, leading him to a second unidentified body in the mystical Monts d’Arree.
Readers will find a blend of picturesque settings and intricate mystery as Dupin navigates a case intertwined with Celtic myths, a sand theft operation, and ancient druid cults. The narrative captures the essence of traditional mystery and detective fiction, inviting readers to explore the complexities of crime in a captivating international backdrop. This edition offers a detailed exploration of Dupin’s most challenging investigation yet, set against the enchanting landscapes of Brittany.
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“Roll over Maigret. Commissaire Dupin has arrived.” —M.C. Beaton on Death in Brittany
“Very satisfying…along the lines of Martin Walker’s novels set in Dordogne, or M.L. Longworth’s Aix-en-Provence mysteries.” —Booklist on Murder on Brittany Shores
The Missing Corpse is internationally bestselling author, Jean-Luc Bannalec’s fourth novel in the Commissaire Dupin series. It’s picturesque, suspenseful, and the next best thing to a trip to Brittany.
Along the picturesque Belon River, home of the world famous oyster beds, between steep cliffs, ominous forests and the Atlantic Ocean, a stubborn elderly film actress discovers a corpse. By the time Commissaire Dupin arrives at the scene, the body has disappeared. A little while later, he receives a phone call from the mystical hills of Monts d’Arree, where legends of fairies and the devil abound: another unidentified body has turned up. Dupin quickly realizes this may be his most difficult and confounding case yet, with links to celtic myths, a sand theft operation, and mysterious ancient druid cults.
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