From sunlit French markets to wind-swept fens and sleepy English villages, these novels remind us that the most tranquil settings often conceal the darkest motives. Bruno Courrèges investigates a killing that unsettles his beloved Dordogne community, while DI Harbinder Kaur and Ruth Galloway confront secrets long buried. With amateur sleuths and seasoned detectives alike, this is crime rooted in place, rich in character - and quietly unsettling
TITLES: Martin Walker, 'Death in the Dordogne' + Claire Chase, 'Mystery At Seagrave Hall' + Betty Rowlands, 'Murder On The Clifftops' + Elly Griffiths, 'The Lantern Men'