The Crowded Grave

A Mystery of the French Countryside

By: Martin Walker

Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie

Martin Walker’s novels starring Chief of Police Bruno Courrèges are a boon to Francophiles and mystery lovers around the world. In The Crowded Grave, Bruno is up to his ears in trouble after a local archaeological dig unearths a corpse with a bullet in its head. Further complicating matters are a meddlesome local magistrate, animal rights activists, and a missing professor - not to mention two lovely ladies vying for Bruno’s affections.

©2011 Walker and Watson PLC (P)2012 Recorded Books

Remarkable!

federal-agents, local-politics, local-law-enforcement, local-gossip, espionage, France, rural, historical-research, historical-figures, historical-places-events, history-and-culture, archaeologist, archaeology, archeological-dig, relatives, relationships, relationship-issues, audiobook, small-town, international-crime-and-mystery, abduction, rivalry, riveting, animal-rights-activism, explosive-devices, military, pet-dog, foodie, procedural, due-diligence, suspense, sly-humor, illegal-immigrants, multiple-deaths, multicultural, investigations, secrets, lies, false-identities, false-information, false-conclusions, Basque*****

It begins with a local archaeological dig finding three human bodies of men executed about thirty years ago, progressed through some incredible political silliness, and ended with a request for military intervention. A real thrill ride this time!
Voice actor Robert Ian MacKenzie is excellent with interpretation and character definition, and superior in the rolling tones of French pronunciations.
trigger warning: animal murdered

Love Bruno

Loved this book. Recomend it. my sister loved it too!!! Can't wait for the next one.

“THE END” CUTS OFF THE STORY

In a disconcerting end to a superbly written and narrated book, the author’s ending feeling quite emotional, the narration ends abruptly cutting off the last words of the book.
It was a terrible way to end the narration of this book and editing needs to change it!!!

tops

Would you listen to The Crowded Grave again? Why?

Yes...to catch the little inuendos/

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Crowded Grave?

Several

Which scene was your favorite?

Several

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but could not

Any additional comments?

Exceptional..want to go back to. France. Makes me wondertoo if marten is really the gifted a mccall smith as writing integrity is so similar

Bruno's world has captured me in its orbit.

If you could sum up The Crowded Grave in three words, what would they be?

Absorbing, intriguing, enchanting

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot developed slowly but each facet of the story was woven into a denouement both exciting and surprising.

What does Robert Ian Mackenzie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Wonderful voice beautifully varied for each character and his French is impeccable.

Fabulous!

This is a fantastic series. I simply adore Bruno. I hope he gets his love life in order soon, though. :-)

The story is unique - combining Basque terrorists, foie gras, love of animals, French countryside, and fabulous meals. Simply amazing!

The narration was spot-on. I need the next book now. That ending was a little too blunt.

The Crowded Grave

I am a reader. When I was a child learning to read, I read everything I could get my hands on...including the back of milk cartons.
Martin Walker has become one of my favorites...along with Michael Connelly, Elizabeth George and Diana Gabaldon.
I have read and reread Martin’s Bruno books. Now available on Audible with the extra bonus of Sir Ian McClellan...incomparable!
The only problem is that Martin’s books are so well researched and well written, they are not available as frequently as I would like.
I cannot wait for the next one due in 2018!

Excellent!

I loved the Crowded Grave and l look forward to starting the next book in the series soon ❤️

Great Book - You will love the series

This is the fourth book in the series that I have read and again it’s quaint, thoughtful, and has a suspense filled ending. Enjoy the food, wine, love story, and understand why the French countryside is the best place to live! Bravo Bruno.

Interesting and Arresting

This is my 2nd listen and 3rd "read" of this book. Just as entertaining and engaging as the first time. The narration is excellent, without a stumble. I was able to easily follow. Bruno is one of my favorite characters, and definitely rates up there with Louise Penny's Armand Gamache. The violence to animals noted in someone elses' review shouldn't deter one from reading this or any other book in the series. Yes, there is a stunningly violent event toward the end of the book, but it is well within the context of the story. This sets up a series of events in subsequent books that are charming and help to enhance character development.