Stu’s Reviews
Genre: Novel
Grade A-
Notable People: Martin Walker
Title: The Devils Cave
Review: You may have noticed that I am on somewhat of a repetitive run here, alternating between these books and those of Philip Kerr; both series of I find fascinating. This one finds our relentless St. Denis Chief of Police, Bruno, in the midst of what appears to be satanic ritual murder, but indeed is another of walkers’ subtle remonstrations of the wealthy earthworms that try to suck the life out of the small person. Much of the novel takes place in the famous caves around the Dordogne region, with magnificent descriptions of the caves and the surrounding countryside. The books have the bonus of being gastronomic adventures what with being set in this area of France known for its outstanding food and wine. I had the chance to spend a week in the Dordogne/Perigord , with Tess some time ago, so those books really resonate the beauty and culture of this magnificent area in the southwest of France. Caves, chateaus, manor house, vineyards, patisseries, boulangeries, small cafes…and by the way, a pretty good murder mystery in between. Great series of books.