Author : MARTIN. WALKER
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,12 MB
Release : 2021
Category :
ISBN : 9781529418118
DANGEROUS VACATION & OTHER BRUNO TALES.
MARTIN. WALKER
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Bruno's Challenge
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 28,73 MB
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0593534239
Martin Walker presents his first collection of stories featuring all the familiar characters from his Bruno novels and the glories of the Périgord region of France, with ample helpings of food and wine. "Whether preparing nettle soup, liaising with the Police Nationale or reading boar scat, Bruno remains focused and efficient.... Turn immediately to Martin Walker’s new platter of delicious morsels.”—The Washington Post After a prisoner breaks parole to see his son on Christmas, Bruno must track him down before he throws away his chance at eventual freedom. When a Senegalese man’s coffee sells superbly at the market, some café owners become incensed by the new competition and take matters into their own hands. As a Swiss tourist and a St. Denis native fall in love over the fruit-and-veggie stall, one of their family members takes drastic steps to break them up. A fledgling tour bus business is sabotaged, leading Bruno to take a closer look at a town love triangle. Called in to investigate a case of stolen oysters, our beloved policeman reunites with an old flame to catch the shellfish thieves. In story after story, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his adored village of St. Denis and its environs. Featured meals in the collection include a fatty Christmas goose, a savory nettle soup with crème fraîche, and a fluffy quiche Lorraine.
The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays
Charles Dickens
Author : Charles Dickens
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 9594 pages
File Size : 17,57 MB
Release : 2023-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays is a riveting anthology that showcases the brilliance and diversity of detective fiction across the ages. With a wide range of literary styles, from the suspenseful whodunits of Arthur Conan Doyle to the intricate puzzles crafted by Agatha Christie, this collection traverses the literary landscape of mystery and intrigue, offering readers a splendid variety of storytelling. Each piece, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, underscores the complexity and evocative power of detective narratives, making this anthology a treasure trove for enthusiasts of mysteries and detective stories. The ensemble of authors represented in this anthology reflects a storied tapestry of literary geniuses, each having left an indelible mark on the genre of detective fiction. From the gothic allure of Edgar Allan Poe to the clever plots of G.K. Chesterton, these authors collectively contribute to the evolving narrative of crime and detection. The anthology not only showcases the individual talents of these writers but also illuminates the broader historical and cultural movements that shaped detective fiction, offering readers a nuanced appreciation of the genre. This collection is an indispensable volume for anyone fascinated by the art of the mystery and the thrill of detection. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of stories that have captivated audiences for generations. For scholars and casual readers alike, The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide spectrum of detective narratives, celebrating the genres capacity to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. This anthology serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of detective fiction and its significance in literary history.
Bruno's Challenge and Other Dordogne Tales
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,50 MB
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529418149
A bumper collection of delightful stories featuring Bruno, Chief of Police and France's favourite cop, all set in the beautiful Dordogne valley and the ravishing Perigord region of the south west. Here is a landscape of meandering rivers with medieval castles overlooking their banks, of lush hillsides and spreading vineyards, of delicious local wines and world renowned cuisine. With titles like 'The Chocolate War'; 'The Birthday Lunch'; 'Oystercatcher'; 'A Market Tale' and 'Fifty Million Bubbles', you may be sure that champagne and gastronomy will feature as well as cosy crime in 'Dangerous Vacation'. Bruno strides through these tales, staying calm. settling local disputes and keeping safe his beloved town of St Denis. Only on one occasion does he panic: in 'Bruno's Challenge', his friend Ivan, proprietor and chef of the town's popular eatery, suddenly collapses on the eve of a large anniversary dinner, and he asks Bruno to take over the restaurant. After a few protests followed by some deep breaths, the inimitable Bruno meets his challenge and saves the day.
Anna and the Apocalypse
Katharine Turner
Author : Katharine Turner
Publisher : Imprint
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 22,75 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250318815
School’s out for the end of the world. Anna and the Apocalypse is a horror comedy about a teenager who faces down a zombie apocalypse with a little help from her friends. Anna Shepherd is a straight-A student with a lot going on under the surface: she’s struggling with her mom’s death, total friend drama, and the fallout from wasting her time on a very attractive boy. She’s looking forward to skipping town after graduation—but then a zombie apocalypse majorly disrupts the holidays season. It’s going to be very hard to graduate high school without a brain. To save the day, Anna, her friends, and her frenemies will have to journey straight to the heart of one of the most dangerous places ever known, a place famous for its horror, terror, and pain...high school. This novel is inspired by the musical feature film, Anna and the Apocalypse—sing and slay along at home with the VOD release! An Imprint Book
A Market Tale
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 49,67 MB
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1101873973
The eighth installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Between the seventeenth-century mairie and the stone bridge over the river that winds through town, the village of St. Denis hosts its weekly market, as well-stocked with local gossip as with fresh produce and pâtés. As summer blooms, the newest talk of the town is the rapport between Kati, a Swiss tourist, and Marcel, a popular stall owner whom Kati meets over his choice strawberries. None are happier than police chief Bruno to see Marcel, a young widower, interested in love again, but as his friend’s romance deepens, Bruno senses trouble in the form of Marcel’s meddlesome sister Nadette. Even as Kati begins to put down roots in St. Denis, vending her delicious baking in the market, it seems the overbearing Nadette will stop at nothing to make her feel unwelcome. When her schemes reach the limits of law, Bruno takes it upon himself to set things right. An eBook short. A Vintage Short.
The Sense of an Ending
Julian Barnes
Author : Julian Barnes
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,4 MB
Release : 2011-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307957330
BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
Bruno's Challenge
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher :
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 18,47 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
"Martin Walker presents his first collection of stories featuring all the familiar characters from his Bruno novels and the glories of the Périgord region of France, with ample helpings of food and wine. After a prisoner breaks parole to see his son on Christmas, Bruno must track him down before he throws away his chance at eventual freedom. When a Senegalese man's coffee sells superbly at the market, some café owners become incensed by the new competition and take matters into their own hands. As a Swiss tourist and a St. Denis native fall in love over the fruit-and-veggie stall, one of their family members takes drastic steps to break them up. A fledgling tour bus business is sabotaged, leading Bruno to take a closer look at a town love triangle. Called in to investigate a case of stolen oysters, our beloved policeman reunites with an old flame to catch the shellfish thieves. In story after story, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his adored village of St. Denis and its environs. Featured meals in the collection include a fatty Christmas goose, a savory nettle soup with crème fraîche, and a fluffy quiche Lorraine"--
A Taste for Vengeance
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0525519971
Another delightful installment in the internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno: When a British tourist fails to turn up for a luxurious cooking vacation in the idyllic village in the south of France that Bruno Courrèges calls home, the chief of police is quickly on the case. Monika Felder is nowhere to be found, and her husband, a retired British general, is unreachable. Not long after Bruno discovers that Monika was traveling with a mysterious Irishman with a background in intelligence, the two turn up dead. Was she running away? How much does her husband really know? Meanwhile, the star of the girls’ rugby team is pregnant, jeopardizing her chances of being named to the French national squad. Bruno’s search for the truth in both cases leads him in some unexpected directions—but as ever, he and his friends find time along the way to savor the culinary delights of the region.
Bruno, Chief of Police
Martin Walker
Author : Martin Walker
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 34,80 MB
Release : 2009-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307271463
The first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Meet Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He’s a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. He has a gun but never wears it; he has the power to arrest but never uses it. But then the murder of an elderly North African who fought in the French army changes all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines—living in his restored shepherd’s cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside—with a politically delicate investigation. He’s paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man’s past, Bruno’s suspicions turn toward a more complex motive. "Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." —The Christian Science Monitor "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... [It is] lovely...to linger at the table." —Entertainment Weekly "A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." —Tuscon Citizen's Journal