The fabulous dinners on the hotel patio and the rumors about a stolen statue of a saint are the few interesting moments of his days on vacation. quiet of the beach, Commissaire Dupin takes every opportunity to leave the beach towel.
Inspector Dupin and Claire are on a two-week vacation, but while Claire seems to enjoy the.
In The Granite Coast Murders, the sixth installment of Jean-Luc Bannalec's bestselling mystery series, Commissaire Dupin returns to investigate a murder at a gorgeous Brittany beach resort. The Granite Coast Murders (Audio CD / Audio)īy Bannalec, Jean-Luc Read by Halstead, Graham What new knowledge did the victims and their colleagues have about this fabled wood? And why is no one willing to talk? Even Nolwenn, Dupin's unshakeable assistant, is concerned. But when the body of a scholar turns up, in the days leading up to an annual conference on the latest developments in Arthurian research, Dupin is called upon to investigate the brutal murder case. It seems to be an appropriate destination for Commissaire Georges Dupin and his team to take a late summer field trip. Innumerable legends spanning thousands of years are set here, including the tale of King Arthur and his Round Table. ith its picturesque lakes and castles, is the last remnant of the fairy kingdom, if Breton lore is to be believed. Kirkus Reviews Mysterious, ingenious, and suspenseful: Dupin's seventh case takes him and his team into the very heart of Brittany in The King Arthur Case. The King Arthur Case: A Brittany Mystery (Trade Paperback / Paperback)Īnother tense puzzle from Bannalec, with the Breton landscape once more the star of the show. What's going on in the salt works? Dupin and Rose search feverishly for clues and stumble upon false alibis, massive conflicts of interest, personal feuds-and ancient Breton legends. But he won't be working alone because Sylvaine Rose is the investigator responsible for the department-and she lives up to her name. It is thanks to his secretary Nolwenn and the ambition of the prefect that Dupin is assigned to the case. The offender remains a mystery, and a short time later, Breval disappears without a trace. But when he starts snooping around mysterious barrels on behalf of Lilou Breval, a journalist friend, he finds himself unexpectedly under attack. He had actually been looking forward to escaping his endless paperwork and taking a trip to the white country between the raging Atlantic Ocean and idyllic rivers. Commissaire Dupin also starts to believe this when he's attacked out of the blue in the salt works. 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 Guerande Peninsula has been known to cause hallucinations. Read by Halstead, Graham By Bannalec, Jean-Luc Longworth’s Aix-en-Provence mysteries.The Fleur de Sel Murders (Audio CD / Audio) "Very satisfying…along the lines of Martin Walker’s novels set in Dordogne, or M.L. Bannalec excels at plotting and pacing, as well as vivid descriptions of the Finistère countryside." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Death in Brittany "Francophiles and art lovers will welcome Bannalec’s good old-fashioned detective story set in Brittany. If this isn't heaven, it's close enough." - The New York Times Perfect for fans of Louise Penny or Mark Pryor.not to be missed."-Shelf Awareness "Clever and amusing.a delightful novel that effortlessly transports readers to the astoundingly beautiful Pink Granite Coast. It has been elevated into my top 10 places I need to visit, all thanks to Bannalec.”- BookPage (starred review) "The descriptions of Brittany are mesmerizing.
“Unsolved crimes and a restless policeman turn out to be excellent holiday companions in Brittany… Between the food, the scenery, and the felonies, what’s not to like?”- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Bannalec’s mysteries are both well crafted and impossible to read without wanting to use them as guides for future trips to the region."- Booklist (starred review) The plot ticks along nicely, aided and abetted by Bannalec’s tantalizing descriptions of Dupin and Claire’s sightseeing and feasting. "The huge, variegated pink granite formations surrounding a beach resort in northern Brittany provide haunting atmosphere and a gripping climax to this sixth Brittany mystery starring Georges Dupin. Armchair travelers and gourmands alike will appreciate visiting this region of Brittany."- Publishers Weekly "Series fans will enjoy seeing Dupin’s relationship with Claire deepen.
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