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Black Diamond

by Martin Walker · 2010

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In Saint-Denis, the "black diamond" truffle is a treasured asset, but reports suggest this unique delicacy is being adulterated for profit. Meanwhile, a family is attacked in the local market, and a former military man is found brutally murdered. Black Diamondtakes us back to the irresistible atmosphere of rural France, while opening a window onto France's colonial history in the company of beloved Chief of Police Bruno.

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mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of thisdetectivedetectiveMore like thisLess of thiscozy mysterycozy mysteryMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
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foodfoodMore like thisLess of thispolicepoliceMore like thisLess of thismurdermurderMore like thisLess of this
Setting
FranceFranceMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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