from TheDivineOomba

This is a great little book - slice of life of a small time police chief who doesn't carry a gun, doesn't know where his hand cuffs are, and can cook an amazing french meal. When am elderly North African, also a French Hero, is found murdered in his home, its up to Bruno to figure out what happen...

from mamzel

Benoît (Bruno) Courrèges has left behind his respectable military life for a more quiet life as a policeman in the small village of St. Denis, in an area known for its fois gras, truffles, home made cheese, and other wonderful culinary treasures. Happy with no more action than running interferenc...

from Romonko

I received this book from my LibraryThing Secret Santa, who I would like to acknowledge. Thank you so much for introducing me to a delightful new series set in France's beautiful Dordogne region (which is located east of Bordeaux). The book is a police procedural mystery set in the present day th...

from richardderus

Rating: 3.75* of five The Book Description: The first installment in a wonderful new series that follows the exploits of Benoît Courrèges, a policeman in a small French village where the rituals of the café still rule. Bruno-as he is affectionately nicknamed-may be the town's only municipal polic...

from bookappeal

Bruno is the sole police officer in St. Denis, a small country village in France. After serving in Bosnia, he enjoys his quiet life and the pleasures of good food, wine, and company. A violent and vengeful murder shakes the foundation of St. Denis, especially since it seems to be a hate crime aga...