Bruno Chief of Police Series Dordogne Mysteries Books 1-4 Collection Set by Martin Walker - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set. Death in the Dordogne (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 1). The Dark Vineyard: A Bruno Courrèges Investigation (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 2). Black Diamond: A Bruno Courrèges Investigation (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 3). The Crowded Grave (The Dordogne Mysteries Book 4). Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781529418774. Publisher: Quercus. Age Range: Adult. Overview. Escape to the sun-drenched Périgord in this four-book paperback collection of Martin Walker's bestselling Bruno, Chief of Police series. Following small-town policeman Bruno Courrèges through market squares, vineyards and truffle markets, these atmospheric mysteries blend cosy crime with rich French food and wine. A perfect starter set for new readers or a gift for fans of character-driven detective fiction set against a vivid rural backdrop.. About the Books. This collection opens with Death in the Dordogne, where market day in St Denis turns fraught as EU inspectors clash with locals over contraband cheese, and old wartime tensions resurface after a sudden death. In The Dark Vineyard, an arson attack on a barn draws Bruno into a dispute pitting traditional Périgord winemakers against an incoming Californian producer, exposing resentments within the close-knit community. Black Diamond explores the world of the famous Périgord black truffle, where adulteration of this prized delicacy uncovers organised crime, immigration racketeering and violence targeting a local Vietnamese family. The set concludes with The Crowded Grave, where a diplomatic summit at a local château is threatened by Basque separatists and animal rights protestors, while the unearthing of a decades-old skeleton complicates Bruno's efforts to keep the peace. Across all four novels, Bruno balances policing with cooking, friendship and love of his adopted region, giving the series its distinctive warmth amid crime and intrigue. Fans of slow-burn procedurals with strong regional flavour and a genuine sense of place