Bruno’s Challenge and other Dordogne Tales
""...I found this collection entrancing, probably because they were unified by the persona of Bruno. " "
Synopsis:
In this volume we find a superb collection of stories about Bruno, Chief of police for the village of St Dennis. Each story, complete in itself, highlights one of Bruno's adventures in his daily life. Some, like Bruno's Challenge, involve him facing a culinary dilemma that only his skill and his good friends can solve. Others demonstrate his humanity, love for the village of St Dennis, the valley in the Dordogne where it is set and the varied and fascinating characters who live there. Each tale contributes to the rounded loveable character that is Bruno.
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Review:
I'm not usually a fan of short stories, but I found this collection entrancing, probably because they were unified by the persona of Bruno. Themes which Martin Walker presents in his full-length stories are still there in this collection Every where is Bruno's love of good food and the produce of the Dordogne. It felt a bit as if these were juicy morsels that didn't particularly fit into the main novels but they were too good to waste. I didn't mind that at all. As always, I spent a few hours escaping from the gloom around in good company and dreams of delicious meals.