The King Arthur Case: A Brittany Mystery (Brittany Mystery Series Book 7)

by Jean-Luc Bannalec

Hardcover, 2022

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MYST BAN

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Minotaur Books (2022), 374 pages

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Fiction. Mystery. The King Arthur Case is the seventh installment of Jean-Luc Bannalec's bestselling mystery series. The forest of Broceliande, with its picturesque lakes and castles, is the last remnant of the fairy kingdom, if Breton lore is to be believed. Innumerable legends spanning thousands of years are set here, including the tale of King Arthur and the Round Table. It seems to be an appropriate destination for Commissaire Dupin and his team to take a late summer field trip. But when the body of a historian turns up, Dupin is called upon to investigate in the brutal murder case. Before too long, there are more victims. What knowledge do the assembled scientists have about the most recent archaeological digs in the area? Where do they stand on the controversial decision to turn parts of the forest into an amusement park? And why is no one willing to talk? Even Nolwenn, Dupin's unshakeable assistant, is concerned. And that means trouble. Mysterious, ingenious, and suspenseful: Dupin's seventh case takes him and his team into the very heart of Brittany.… (more)

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LibraryThing member jetangen4571
Brittany, cultural-exploration, historical-research, law-enforcement, procedural, small-town, superstitions, suspense, translated, thriller, Celtic heritage, teamwork, theft, murder, murder investigation, interagency cooperation*****

Regardless of whether you are familiar with the ongoing characters
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(I am) or not, this is a fascinating book! The regulars (C Dupin and his investigators) were supposed to be off for a relaxing field trip for a day or two. That suddenly turns into a real race against the clock and then some! The murders begin, a rather cohesive bunch of lying professors/archaeologists drive the law enforcers nutz, legends of King Arthur are at the center of everything. Don't want to give anything away, but although it starts out a little murky, the lies and deceptions are worth trying to follow! Thanks to Peter Millar for translating!
I requested and received a free e-book copy from St. Martin's Press/ Minotaur Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
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LibraryThing member BibliLakayAyizan
Commissaire Dupin is having a summer field with his team in Brocéliande for a few days, but the holiday turns rapidly into a murder investigation as the body of a renowned historian is discovered. Before long, there are more victims and the mystery grows as to why all the Arthurian specialists are
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being killed.

Commissaire Dupin is a very interesting character, as well as his team members, especially Nolwenn, a talented woman.

The King Arthur Case is a classical mystery and detective story. It is the seventh adventure of Commissaire Dupin in Brittany. Do not be concerned if you did not read the other books. I didn’t either and it did not stop me from plainly enjoying this book. This novel takes place in the forest of Paimpont, better known as Brocéliande. If you are an Arthurian legend lover like me, you will totally enjoy this book. Jean-Luc Bannalec explores in his story every important site linked to the Legend and the Briton lore : Val Sans Retour, Chapelle du Graal, Fontaine de Barenton, Tombeau de Merlin, Château de Comper, where the Centre Arthurien is situated. From having been over there several times myself I found all the descriptions quite accurate and it was pure joy to visit them again in the story.
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LibraryThing member 19anne44
There were many interesting references to Breton traditional stories and places which would have been easier to follow, if there had been a map and a glossary.
LibraryThing member charlie68
Very enjoyable mystery novel manages to weave the Arthurian legend into the main narrative very well. A good mystery for those rainy summer nights or cold winter days.
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