{"product_id":"the-coldest-case-a-bruno-chief-of-police-novel-9780525567073","title":"The Coldest Case: A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter 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. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. 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 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe strange case is further complicated as Parisian bureaucrats get involved, hinting that essential diplomatic relations might be at stake. And to make matters even worse, the Dordogne is suffering from an intense summer drought that is sparking fires across the region. But as always, Bruno will keep a cool head through it all--and, \u003ci\u003ebien sûr\u003c\/i\u003e, takes time to enjoy a sumptuous Périgordian meal!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMARTIN 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614751723794,"sku":"9780525567073","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce2ea603-a9bf-4c29-a432-d79c954fa15a.jpg?v=1732460191","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-coldest-case-a-bruno-chief-of-police-novel-9780525567073","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}