The Patriarch

In the latest mystery set in the Dordogne, police chief Bruno finds himself unraveling the suspicious death of Gilbert, a friend of national icon Marco "the Patriarch" Desaix, during a lavish birthday celebration. While the official verdict is an accident, Bruno's instincts suggest deeper family intrigues involving Marco's sons and their compelling connections to the past. Amidst personal entanglements and rural conflicts, Bruno's investigation inches closer to danger, hinting that the secrets of the Desaix family may put his own life at risk.