Book
Bruno's challenge : and other stories of the French countryside / Martin Walker.
"Martin Walker presents his first collection of Bruno stories featuring all the familiar characters from the novels, the glories of the Périgord, and ample helpings of food and wine"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593534229 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 240 pages ; 22 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Quercus Publishing Ltd., London, in 2021"--Title page verso. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Bruno's challenge -- The lost boy -- The birthday lunch -- The chocolate war -- The green army -- A market tale -- Dangerous vacation -- Sugar lumps -- Fifty million bubbles -- Oystercatcher -- La Mère Noël -- Boeuf Neanderthal -- The collaborator -- Bruno and le Père Noël. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Courrèges, Bruno (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Criminal investigation > Fiction. Police > France > Fiction. Dordogne (France) > Fiction. Périgord (France) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Detective and mystery fiction. Short stories. |
Search for related items by series
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Walke | 31681010268423 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Martin Walker presents his first collection of Bruno stories featuring all the familiar characters from the novels, the glories of the Pâerigord, and ample helpings of food and wine"-- - Baker & Taylor
In a collection of short stories, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his beloved St. Denis including mollifying café owners who become incensed at new competition and the investigation of some stolen oysters. - Random House, Inc.
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 Walkerâs new platter of delicious morsels.ââThe 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 manâs 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.
Â
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.
