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Violence
Some
Murder and criminal investigation
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minor substance references
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity
What this book is about
When a member of a wealthy and influential family is found murdered near their Périgord estate, Bruno Courreges must investigate while navigating the formidable power of the family patriarch. Rich with Dordogne atmosphere, wine, food, and Cold War history, this Bruno mystery uncovers secrets stretching back decades.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Murder investigation
Mild romantic content
Cold War historical themes
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