The Templars' Last Secret

By: Martin Walker

Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie

Bruno, the beloved chief of police in the idyllic French town of St. Denis, is back! This time a mysterious death brings ancient secrets to light, and it's up to our hero - and favorite gourmand - to connect the tangled threads of past and present.

When a woman's body is found at the foot of a cliff near St. Denis, Bruno suspects a connection to the great ruin that stands on the cliff above: the Chateau de Commarque, a long-ago Knights Templar stronghold that, along with the labyrinth of prehistoric caves beneath it, continues to draw the interest of scholars. With the help of Amelie, a young newcomer to the Dordogne, Bruno learns that the dead woman was an archaeologist searching for a religious artifact of incredible importance, the discovery of which could have dramatic repercussions throughout the Middle East - not to mention in St. Denis. And the woman's ties to Islamic terrorists can only heighten the pressure on Bruno to unravel the centuries-old mystery. Meanwhile, an old flame of Bruno's is assigned to work with him on the case, and the two find time, naturellement, to enjoy the supreme pleasures of the wine, food, and beauty of the Dordogne.

©2017 Walker and Watson Ltd. (P)2017 Recorded Books

Excellent work of art.

Excellently written and read. Well developed story line full rich scene and character development interesting and at time intense action theme with rich French atmosphere and language

The Templar’s Last Secret was a hit!

I’m not sure why I loved this book the most in the series. The books are all from the same writer and the same reader. Perhaps the ancient caves of France, oldest man, original art and Jean M. Auel’s books Clan Of The Cave Bear have had an influence on me❤️.
And who doesn’t love a good mystery, a few dead people and a wedding!!!

The setting at the caves at Lascaux France was fas

Love the Bruno books.The setting in the caves at Lascaux France was fascinating.
This narrator is fabulous.

Once again a great read

I always love his descriptions of French country cuisine and culture. But why, if the main character is French, is the narrator speaking with an English accent? His female character voices are grating. Aside from the English accent issue the narrator does well with male characters.

Bruno at His Best

You never know in which direction these books will go (despite their title). I learned about Crusaders, but also more about Neolithic caves, terrorist threats in France, and cooking a salmon in the oven (wrap it in foil!).

Great plot, many familiar characters (old friends to me at this point), and a few new ones. The story moves along quickly, with many twists and turns. And of course SHE makes an appearance - several times (alas, Isabel).

Have fun - enjoy St Denis :)