The Devil's Cave
The Dordogne Mysteries 5
(Author) Martin Walker'A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-here read' Guardian A body is found showing marks of Satanism. Bruno, chief of police must track down a murderer while quelling his town's superstitious fears in this charming mystery, part of an internationally bestselling series It is springtime France's Périgord, a time of beauty and calm. But not for Bruno, chief of police of the small town of St Denis. A woman's body has been found on a boat, bearing signs of a black magic ritual. Bruno has too much on his plate as it is - mediating a domestic abuse case that needs careful handling and a dodgy local development proposal that seems just too good to be true. But a murder case must take precedent and the roots of this one lie buried deep in the past - linked to a chateau above a bend in the river, to the reclusive old woman who lives there, and to the secret hidden in the Devil's Cave. 'A first-rate mystery' Entertainment Weekly
Martin Walker
Martin Walker is a British journalist and author best known for his detective series featuring Chief of Police Bruno Courrèges in the fictional French village of St. Denis. His works combine mystery, politics, and gastronomy, offering a charming and immersive experience for readers. Walker's contributions to literature include creating a beloved and enduring character in Chief Bruno.