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Bruno, chef de police, can't get a moment's peace. He's uncovered a cache of old bank notes and is also dealing with a wave of burglaries. The victims include the recently retired head of Britain's Joint Intelligence Committee, which brings old flame Isabelle back to St Denis. The next burglary ends in murder: the victim's bludgeoned body found by his lover - the prime suspect. But Bruno is on another track. Meanwhile, the Mayor introduces Bruno to Jacqueline, who is researching the theory that American funds were used to prevent Communism in France, which led the US to give clandestine support to the nuclear program. When Jacqueline's home is subsequently burgled, the stakes become much higher. Jacqueline's work, suggests the Mayor, is political dynamite.
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Short Review: Another good mystery set in the french countryside, but with a historical twist. There are a couple of real historical themes mixed into the storyline. It is always nice to get some history lessons in your fiction. And there seems to be some movement in Bruno's stalled romantic pursuits (or at least some doors closing.) I have really enjoyed this series and I will be eagerly awaiting the next book that doesn't come out for another six months.
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16 primary books19 released booksBruno, Chief of Police is a 19-book series with 16 primary works first released in 2008 with contributions by Martin Walker.