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“Engaging…Bruno the charming police
chief of the Dordogne is transcended by Bruno the brilliant chef…This is not
the first Bruno mystery, and it certainly should not be the last.”
— Washington Times
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“What’s not to like?…To those
making Bruno’s acquaintance for the first time: don’t be surprised if you come
away from this book with a hankering to read another six or seven novels in
this series—and maybe even plan a trip to France really soon.”
— New York Journal of Books
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“A passionate valentine to the
splendors of the slow life: walking through the pastoral countryside, engaging
in friendly gossip at the farmer’s market, or enjoying an inspired wine and
cheese partnership at the corner bistro…[even as] the tranquility of life in
Bruno’s village is threatened by forces inside and out.”
— Washington Independent Review of Books
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“Endearing…Existing fans and newcomers alike will savor Walker’s ability to smoothly fold suspense into his Périgordian soufflé.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Rides on horseback through the French countryside of the Dordogne. Elaborately prepared and explained meals. Wines. And, oh yes, a mystery blended into this heady mix. While most readers think the British have a line on cozies, Walker makes a great case for the French version…Much to admire and sigh over in this appetizing mystery.”
— Booklist
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“The Resistance Man evokes all the history, culture, romance, and
fine food and drink you might expect of French village life, and yet there is
still the opportunity for a heinous crime or two to spice things up…Endlessly
charming, funny, warm, and clever, with a hero evocative of John Mortimer’s
Rumpole or Colin Cotterill’s Dr. Siri, The
Resistance Man is sure to satiate Walker’s many fans and win him lots more
in the bargain.”
— BookPage
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“As usual…[a] celebration of la
belle France. But this time, Bruno, who’s required to act as enforcer, sleuth,
diplomat, comforter, impersonator, hostage negotiator, and rescuer, reveals
unexpected resources.”
— Kirkus Reviews