
A Shooting at Chateau Rock
The Dordogne Mysteries, Book 13
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Narrated by:
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Peter Noble
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By:
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Martin Walker
About this listen
Millions of listeners worldwide are talking about the Dordogne Mysteries. Discover why and join them with this gripping new listen starring Bruno Chief of Police, France's favourite cop.
Following the funeral of a local farmer, Bruno gets a phone call from his son. He tells Bruno that before his father's sudden death, he had signed over his property to an insurance company in return for a subscription to a luxury retirement home. Bruno discovers that both the retirement home and the insurance company are scams with links to a Russian oligarch whose dealings are already being tracked by the French police.
Meanwhile an aging British rock star is selling his home, Chateau Rock. The star's son returns for the summer with his Russian girlfriend. As Bruno pursues his inquiries into the farmer's death and the stolen inheritance, he learns that the oligarch is none other than the girlfriend's father. Bruno's talents are tested to the limit as he untangles a Gordian Knot of criminality that reaches as far as the Kremlin.
But luckily Bruno still has time to cook delicious meals for his friends and enjoy the life of his beloved Dordogne. What's more, love is in the air. His pedigree basset, Balzac, is old enough to breed. Bruno heads for the kennels where a suitable beauty, Diane de Poitiers, is ready and waiting for Balzac's attentions....
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"Will make readers long for lazy days in rural France." (Irish Independent)
Bruno strikes again!
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A brilliant plot
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helped pass the many hours I spent in the car
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Classic Bruno
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Marvellous storytelling
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Too much paddling.
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Disappointing
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Disappointed after waiting for release.
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Relaxing and fun.
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Readers who enjoy the crime genre and appreciate the many references to this area of France, its history, culture and of course its cuisine will not be disappointed. After investing your time in these books I think readers will be satisfied with the endings and this one is no exception. Loose ends are always neatly tied up and in keeping with the essential lightness of the books. To get the most out of this book though you need to be familiar with the main characters so I would recommend starting at book 1 and listening to them in order. Book 1 is a decent intro but the series gets better. I enjoyed Bill Wallis’ narration from book 2 -4 but feel that Peter Noble’s narration suits the series perfectly.
Another hit in a great series. Great crime stories, absorbing but not heavy reading.
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