About the Author

Martin Walker is a prize-winning journalist and the author of several acclaimed works of non-fiction, including The Cold War: A History. He lives in the Dordogne and Washington, DC.

Reviews

Walker is brilliant at capturing the murderous charms of rural France ... the setting is undeniably delicious - MirrorA satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-there read - GuardianEnchanting country mysteries [that] embody the sublime physical beauty and intractable political problems of the Dordogne - New York TimesWalker hits the sweet spot of balancing humor and drama, and his food descriptions will leave readers fantasizing about dining in the Perigord - Publishers WeeklyIt's difficult not to be charmed by journalist Walker's series - Kirkus Reviews