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Black Diamond: A Mystery Of The French Countryside-used
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A Noted Truffle Expert Is Murdered In This Installment Of The Delightful, Internationally Acclaimed Series Featuring Chief Of Police Bruno. Filled With An Abundance Of Food And Wine (Including, Bien Sr, Many, Many Truffles), Black Diamond Is A Deliciously Entertaining Concoction That Delivers All The Complexity And Delights Of The Dordogne Itself.'A Charming French Village, Great Food, Eccentric Characters And A Mystery To Nudge Things Along.... Savory Indeed' The Seattle Timessomething Dangerous Is Afoot In St. Denis. In The Space Of A Few Weeks, The Normally Sleepy Village Sees Attacks On Vietnamese Vendors, Arson At A Local Asian Restaurant, Subpar Truffles From China Smuggled Into Outgoing Shipments At A Nearby Marketall Of It Threatening The Dordognes Truffle Trade, Worth Millions Of Dollars Each Year, And All Of It Spelling Trouble For Benot Bruno Courrges, Master Chef, Devoted Oenophile, And, Most Important, Beloved Chief Of Police. When One Of His Hunting Partners, A Noted Truffle Expert, Is Murdered, Brunos Investigation Into The Murky Events Unfolding Around St. Denis Becomes Infinitely More Complicated. His Friend Wasnt Just A Connoisseur Of French Delicacies, He Was A Former Highprofile Intelligence Agentand Someone Wanted Him Dead.As The Strange Crimes Continue, Brunos Detective Work Takes Him From Sunlit Markets To Dim Cafs, From Luxurious Feasts To Tense Negotiationsfrom All Of The Paradisial Pleasures Of The Region To Its Shadowy Underworldand Reunites Him With A Lost Love, An Ambitious Policewoman Also Assigned To The Case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of 'Black Diamond: A Mystery of the French Countryside'? A: The book follows Chief of Police Bruno as he investigates the murder of a noted truffle expert in the village of St. Denis, where a series of mysterious crimes threaten the local truffle trade.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Diamond'? A: The author is Martin Walker, known for his engaging storytelling and the Chief of Police Bruno series.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 10, 2012.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Black Diamond' have? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: Is 'Black Diamond' a standalone novel or part of a series? A: It is part of the internationally acclaimed Chief of Police Bruno series, which combines mystery with elements of French culture.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Black Diamond'? A: The novel explores themes of culinary culture, local politics, crime, and the impact of globalization on traditional industries like truffle harvesting.
- Q: What is the condition of the used books available for sale? A: The used books are described as being in good condition.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'Black Diamond'? A: Yes, The Seattle Times praised the book for its charming setting, great food, and entertaining mystery.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who enjoys culinary mysteries? A: Yes, readers who enjoy culinary mysteries and rich descriptions of food and wine will likely find 'Black Diamond' delightful.