The Body in the Castle Well by Martin Walker - ISBN: 9781786485779
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Art student’s death unlocks wartime secrets in French village.

The Body in the Castle Well

The Dordogne Mysteries 12

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    10 March 2020

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Summary

‘WILL MAKE READERS LONG FOR LAZY DAYS IN RURAL FRANCE’ Irish Independent

A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter Bruno’s charming village of St Denis.

A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau.

As Claudia’s White Ho…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786485779
ISBN-10:178648577X
Author:Martin Walker
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:Quercus Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:10 March 2020
Weight:269g
Dimensions:196mm x 126mm x 30mm
Series:The Dordogne Mysteries
What They're Saying

Critics Review

The Maigret of the Dordogne

The lyrical depictions of the beautiful Perigord countryside and the sumptuous descriptions of Bruno’s kitchen exploits will make readers long for lazy days in rural France - Irish Independent

The Maigret of the Dordogne

A satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-here read - Guardian

Rich in atmosphere and personality - New York Times

Walker’s relaxed style and good humour help to bring to life his engaging hero and delightful home - Sunday Telegraph

The Alexander McCall Smith of la France profonde

Brilliant at capturing the murderous charms of rural France - Mirror

About The Author

Martin Walker

Martin Walker is a prize-winning journalist and the author of several acclaimed works of non-fiction, including The Cold War: A History. He lives in the Dordogne and Washington, DC.

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