Bruno's challenge: and other stories of the French countryside
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xiii, 272 pages ; 24 cm.
Status:
Ashland Adult Fiction
D WALKER
Description
Martin Walker presents his first collection of stories featuring all the familiar characters from his Bruno novels and the glories of the Périgord region of France, with ample helpings of food and wine.
"Whether preparing nettle soup, liaising with the Police Nationale or reading boar scat, Bruno remains focused and efficient.... Turn immediately to Martin Walker’s new platter of delicious morsels.”—The Washington Post
After a prisoner breaks parole to see his son on Christmas, Bruno must track him down before he throws away his chance at eventual freedom. When a Senegalese man’s coffee sells superbly at the market, some café owners become incensed by the new competition and take matters into their own hands. As a Swiss tourist and a St. Denis native fall in love over the fruit-and-veggie stall, one of their family members takes drastic steps to break them up. A fledgling tour bus business is sabotaged, leading Bruno to take a closer look at a town love triangle. Called in to investigate a case of stolen oysters, our beloved policeman reunites with an old flame to catch the shellfish thieves.
In story after story, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his adored village of St. Denis and its environs. Featured meals in the collection include a fatty Christmas goose, a savory nettle soup with crème fraîche, and a fluffy quiche Lorraine.
"Whether preparing nettle soup, liaising with the Police Nationale or reading boar scat, Bruno remains focused and efficient.... Turn immediately to Martin Walker’s new platter of delicious morsels.”—The Washington Post
After a prisoner breaks parole to see his son on Christmas, Bruno must track him down before he throws away his chance at eventual freedom. When a Senegalese man’s coffee sells superbly at the market, some café owners become incensed by the new competition and take matters into their own hands. As a Swiss tourist and a St. Denis native fall in love over the fruit-and-veggie stall, one of their family members takes drastic steps to break them up. A fledgling tour bus business is sabotaged, leading Bruno to take a closer look at a town love triangle. Called in to investigate a case of stolen oysters, our beloved policeman reunites with an old flame to catch the shellfish thieves.
In story after story, Bruno settles town disputes, mediates family quarrels, and tracks down lawbreakers in his adored village of St. Denis and its environs. Featured meals in the collection include a fatty Christmas goose, a savory nettle soup with crème fraîche, and a fluffy quiche Lorraine.
Copies
Location
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Status
Last Check-In
Ashland Adult Fiction
D WALKER
Available
Apr 15, 2023
Location
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Status
Last Check-In
Hayward Adult And Young Adult Fiction
WAL
Available
Sep 13, 2022
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593534229, 0593534220
Notes
Description
"Martin Walker presents his first collection of Bruno stories featuring all the familiar characters from the novels, the glories of the Périgord, and ample helpings of food and wine"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Walker, M. (2022). Bruno's challenge: and other stories of the French countryside. First edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Walker, Martin, 1947 January 23-. 2022. Bruno's Challenge: And Other Stories of the French Countryside. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Walker, Martin, 1947 January 23-, Bruno's Challenge: And Other Stories of the French Countryside. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Walker, Martin. Bruno's Challenge: And Other Stories of the French Countryside. First edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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