Bruno, Chief of Police #9
Knopf
July 2016
On Sale: June 21, 2016
Featuring: Bruno
320 pages ISBN: 1101946784 EAN: 9781101946787 Kindle: B015VACH22 Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
A pair of murders, a romance and rivals in pursuit of a long-lost vintage car of unfathomable valueβBruno, chief of police, is busy in another mystery set in the beautiful Dordogne
At the annual fΓͺte in St. Denis, Brunoβs biggest worry is surviving as a last-minute replacement navigator in a car rally race. The contest and a classic-car parade are new to the festivities and draw a spate of outsiders with deep pockets, big-city egos and, in the case of a young Englishman, an intriguing story. Itβs the tale of a Bugatti Type 57C, lost somewhere in France during World War II. Among the most beautiful cars ever made, one of only four of its kindβRalph Lauren owns oneβit is worth millions and drives its pursuers mad with greed. In the midst of the festivities, a local scholar turns up dead and Bruno suspects unnatural causes. After a second death, there is mounting evidence that the events in St. Denis are linked to international crime.
To make matters even more complicated, a family squabble over land brings to St. Denis a comely Parisienne who turns Brunoβs head. As usual, Brunoβs life offers its challengesβbut there is always time for a good bottle and a home-cooked meal.
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