MARTIN WALKER, after a long career of working in international journalism and for think tanks, now gardens, cooks, explores vineyards, writes, travels, and has never been more busy. But as always, Bruno will keep a cool head through it all–and, bien sûr, takes time to enjoy a sumptuous Périgordian meal!

And to make matters even worse, the Dordogne is suffering from an intense summer drought that is sparking fires across the region. The strange case is further complicated as Parisian bureaucrats get involved, hinting that essential diplomatic relations might be at stake. The scrutiny on Henri intensifies once Bruno discovers that he was declared dead thirty years ago and has been living under an assumed name ever since.

An inquiry into the defunct school turns up shadowy reports of possible connections and funding from the Stasi, the repressive police agency of the former East Germany. The investigation quickly turns thorny and leads Bruno to a reclusive vintner, Henri Bazaine, whose education at a vocational school in a formerly Communist region has raised some eyebrows. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning. The email that will be sending the link and password will be If you have any questions, please call 84Īn anonymous skull, an unsolved murder, sinister rumors from the Cold War era of espionage–Bruno’s investigation into a long-standing cold case finds him caught between an enigmatic winegrower and a menacing Communist organization from the past.Īfter attending an exhibit on the facial reconstruction of ancient skulls, Bruno wonders if this technology might provide an invaluable clue to a thirty-year-old cold case. NOTICE: Zoom event links and passwords are always distributed on the day of the event to the email you RSVP with in the form below. To RSVP, fill out the form at the bottom of this page. This Zoom is free and open to the public, but requires an RSVP to attend. The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books are thrilled to virtually host best-selling author Martin Walker to celebrate The Coldest Case, the latest release in his hit detective series, Bruno, Chief of Police. Walker will be zooming in from France to tell us all about this thrilling new addition to the beloved series.

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