The Crowded Grave

In the picturesque Dordogne village of St. Denis, Chief of Police Bruno Courrèges anticipates a tranquil spring filled with culinary delights, his beloved hound Gigi, and the region's charm. However, the discovery of a skeletal corpse by an archaeological team unearths a grim mystery. The remains, found alongside Neanderthal artifacts, bear a modern watch and a bullet hole, plunging Bruno into a complex investigation that spans centuries. Compounding his challenges are a meddlesome new magistrate scrutinizing his every move, escalating tensions with animal rights activists targeting local foie gras producers, and the looming diplomatic complexities of a Franco-Spanish summit. Amidst this professional turmoil, Bruno finds himself navigating a delicate romantic landscape, with two intelligent and captivating women vying for his affections. As Bruno delves deeper into the past to solve a present-day murder, he must untangle a web of secrets that threaten to disrupt the idyllic peace of his cherished home.