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- The Fleur de Sel murders / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; McDonagh, Sorcha,translator.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonisches Gold.English.;
The old salt farmers have always said that the violet scent of the Fleur de Sel at harvest time on the salt marshes of the Guérande Peninsula has been known to cause hallucinations. Commissaire Dupin also starts to believe this when he's attacked out of the blue in the salt works.- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder; Missing persons; Salt marshes;
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- The missing corpse / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; McDonagh, Sorcha,1988-translator.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonischer Stolz.English.;
"Along the picturesque Belon River, home of the world famous oyster beds, between steep cliffs, ominous forests and the Atlantic Ocean, a stubborn elderly film actress discovers a corpse. By the time Commissaire Dupin arrives at the scene, the body has disappeared. A little while later, he receives a phone call from the mystical hills of Monts d'Arree, where legends of fairies and the devil abound: another unidentified body has turned up. Dupin quickly realizes this may be his most diffcult and confounding case yet, with links to celtic myths, a sand theft operation, and mysterious ancient druid cults"--- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder;
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- Murder on Brittany shores / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonische Brandung.English.; McDonagh, Sorcha,translator.;
"Ten miles off the coast of Brittany lie the fabled Glenan Islands. Boasting sparkling white sands and crystal clear waters, they seem perfectly idyllic, until one day in May three bodies wash up on shore. At first glance the deaths appear accidental, but as the identities of the victims comes to light, cantankerous Commisaire Dupin is pulled back into action for a case of what seems to be cold-blooded murder. Ever viewed as an outsider in a region full of myths and traditions, Dupin finds himself drawn once more deep into the history of the land. To get to the bottom of the case, Dupin must tangle with treasure hunters, militant marine biologists, and dangerous divers. The investigation leads him deep into the perilous, beautiful world of Brittany, as he discovers that there's more to the picturesque islands than meets the eye. Steeped in the enchanting atmosphere of Brittany, peppered with wry humor, and full of delicious local food, this superbly plotted mystery is perfect for fans of Martin Walker and G.M. Malliet"--Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Police; Murder;
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- The body by the sea / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; McDonagh, Sorcha,1988-translator.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonisches Vermächtnis.English.;
"In all of Commissaire Georges Dupin's time living in Brittany, there has never been a murder on his home turf, until now, in Jean-Luc Bannalec's The Body by the Sea. A town on the sea, Concarneau's nickname is Ville Bleue, or the Blue Town. With three harbors at its center, visitors can see enormous ships, sailors, fishermen, and the industry that goes alongside it. Because of its geographical location, Concarneau has shown it's perfectly positioned to protect its inhabitants from enemy attacks. For this reason and more, including his favorite restaurant, the Amiral, Commissaire Georges Dupin calls this town home. Most of his colleagues are on vacation for the Pentecost long weekend, but Dupin remains. His future in-laws are coming to visit. But what happens when an enemy attacks from within? Dupin's plans as host must change when the body of Doctor Chaboseau is discovered. Chaboseau fell to his death, pushed from his home above the Amiral. With only two new colleagues to help-no one else is answering their phone-Dupin is tasked with finding out what happened to the doctor"--- Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Police;
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