MARTIN WALKER, after a long career of working in international journalism and for think tanks, now gardens, cooks, explores vineyards, writes and travels. His series of novels featuring Bruno, Chief of Police, are bestsellers in Europe and have been translated into more than fifteen languages. He divides his time between Washington, D.C., and the Dordogne.
"The small towns where Martin Walker sets his enchanting country
mysteries embody the sublime physical beauty...of
France." —The New York Times
“Nicely crafted with sensitivity and humor, The Children Return is
tailor-made for fans of Peter Mayle, Colin Cotterill and Alexander
McCall Smith." —BookPage
“Bruno Courrèges may be France’s...answer to dapper James
Bond.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“A [plot] as volatile as Bruno’s pot au feu.” —Kirkus
Reviews
“[Walker’s] juxtaposition of the serene and the darker arts reminds
us not to forget to smell the roses.”—The Post and Courier
(Charleston, SC)
“A solid mystery, with the ever-fascinating character of Bruno at
the helm.” —Booklist
“A cozy village mystery needn’t be quaint, and in his blissful
novels about Bruno Courrèges... Martin Walker...manages to balance
the idyllic charms of his fictional village with substantive issues
of concern to Bruno’s neighbors.”—The New York Times Book
Review
“In Martin Walker’s delightful series...the charm of rural France
is regularly disrupted—but not too much.” —The Seattle Times
“In an era when most Americans are ignorant of France in its true
richness, generosity of spirit, and quality of life, Mr. Walker and
his Bruno offer an enchanting introduction into this very real
world.” —The Washington Times
“Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social
nuance and understated charm.” —The Wall Street Journal
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