The Templars' Last Secret

A Mystery of the French Countryside

By Martin Walker | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

In this installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series Chief of Police Bruno works to connect the tangled threads of past and present. He nonetheless finds time, naturellement, to enjoy the wine, food, and beauty of the Périgord region.

When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold.

With the help of Amélie, a young newcomer to the Dordogne, Bruno learns that the dead woman was an archaeologist searching for a religious artifact of incredible importance. And her ties to Islamic terrorists—not to mention the return of an old flame of Bruno’s, who is assigned to work with him on the case—only heightens the pressure to unravel the centuries-old mystery.

Editions of The Templars' Last Secret

Hardcover
ISBN 9781101946800
Paperback
ISBN 9781101970768
EBook
ISBN 9781101946817

Read an Excerpt

In this installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series Chief of Police Bruno works to connect the tangled threads of past and present. He nonetheless finds time, naturellement, to enjoy the wine, food, and beauty of the Périgord region.

When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold.

With the help of Amélie, a young newcomer to the Dordogne, Bruno learns that the dead woman was an archaeologist searching for a religious artifact of incredible importance. And her ties to Islamic terrorists—not to mention the return of an old flame of Bruno’s, who is assigned to work with him on the case—only heightens the pressure to unravel the centuries-old mystery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Templars' Last Secret about?

In this installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series Chief of Police Bruno works to connect the tangled threads of past and present. He nonetheless finds time, naturellement, to enjoy the wine, food, and beauty of the Périgord region.

When a woman’s body is found at the foot of a cliff near the idyllic French town of St. Denis, chief of police Bruno Courrèges suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands above: a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold.

With the help of Amélie, a young newcomer to the Dordogne, Bruno learns that the dead woman was an archaeologist searching for a religious artifact of incredible importance. And her ties to Islamic terrorists—not to mention the return of an old flame of Bruno’s, who is assigned to work with him on the case—only heightens the pressure to unravel the centuries-old mystery.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Templars' Last Secret?

Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery

Where can I read a sample of The Templars' Last Secret?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101946800

Is The Templars' Last Secret part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Bruno, Chief of Police Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Templars' Last Secret?

Martin Walker

Who is the Publisher of the book The Templars' Last Secret?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Templars' Last Secret is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101946800) and paperback(ISBN 9781101970768) and ebook(ISBN 9781101946817)

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