A Murder in Springtime
A Murder in Springtime is a Bruno Courrèges mystery set in the Dordogne town of St Denis. The listing describes an investigation into the murder of a newly arrived lodger, alongside Bruno's efforts to revive the town market.
At a glance
- A murder mystery featuring Bruno Courrèges, chief of police in the Dordogne town of St Denis.
- The investigation concerns Josette Quirit, a newly arrived lodger whose past is not as it first appears.
- A second storyline follows Bruno's attempt to revive the town market while a younger detective takes over the investigation.
Reference price: €20.60
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listing gives a clear rural-France setting and a central murder mystery, useful for readers choosing a setting-led crime novel.
- At 304 pages, the listed length offers a defined print-book format for readers comparing book size.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Quercus |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 18 June 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1529448654 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529448658 |
| Weight listed | 500 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.22 x 1.18 x 9.37 inches |
What to know before buying
- The description frames this as the next adventure in the Bruno series, but does not state a series number or whether it can be read as a standalone. The listed publication date is 18 June 2026, so check edition and availability details when ordering.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a police procedural set in a small Dordogne town.
- Readers interested in Bruno Courrèges and the wider Bruno mystery series.
- Those who enjoy a crime plot alongside a community-market storyline.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone novel with confirmed reading-order guidance, since the listing does not specify whether prior books are needed.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing provides aggregate customer ratings but no written review summary. The rating distribution leans towards five-star ratings, with some lower ratings, so it suggests a generally favourable but not unanimous response. The figures alone do not show what readers liked or disliked, or whether their views relate to the rural setting, procedural plot or series continuity.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Murder in Springtime about?
The listing describes Bruno Courrèges investigating the fatal attack on Josette Quirit, while also trying to revive the market in St Denis.
Where is the story set?
It is set in St Denis, a town in France's Dordogne region.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 304 pages.
Is this part of a series?
The listing presents it as the next adventure in the Bruno mystery series, but does not give a series number.
