Fatal Pursuit: A Mystery of the French Countryside

By Martin Walker

Book Overview

The ninth installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno.

A pair of murders, a romance, and rivals in pursuit of a long-lost vintage car make for another mystery for Bruno, chief of police.

It's the start of summer, and Bruno's found himself the last-minute replacement navigator in a car rally race. The event has attracted a spate of outsiders with deep pockets, big egos and, in the case of one young Englishman, an intriguing story about a lost Bugatti Type 57C. Having disappeared somewhere in France during World War II, and worth millions of dollars, it's among the most beautiful cars ever made, driving its pursuers mad with greed.
When a local scholar turns up dead, Bruno suspects unnatural causes. Still, while life may offer its challenges--often in the form of distractingly comely Parisiennes--there is always time for a good bottle and a home-cooked meal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101970758
• ISBN13: 9781101970751
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

This cover and car are a work of art.

Book #9 in this wonderful series, one of my very favorites. I was surprised there were no reviews for this book and wanted to let readers know this is a fine series and this book is no exception. The series takes place in the Dordogne/Perigord region of France in the small villages there. Bruno is a policeman and involved in every aspect of the communities. He gardens, he cooks, and he solves crimes. There are interesting characters, interesting crimes, always something to be learned, and a chance to bask in the culture of the area. Highly recommend!