Breton Longing (The Thirteenth Case for Inspector Dupin)

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At the edge of Brittany, in the midst of the elemental forces of the Atlantic Ocean, lies the wildly beautiful, deep green island of Ouessant. There, Inspector Dupin is tasked with solving a mysterious death – on special assignment from the prefect, of all things.

Right before the most important festival of the year, a penniless Celtic musician washes up dead on shore. The police discover a clue in his house that is linked to an ancient dark rite. But the remote island’s close-knit community impede Dupin’s investigation – here, sirens, priestesses, and storytellers live beyond the norms. And they understand that what matters is the invisible.

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  • Publisher: KiWi-Paperback
  • Release: 19.06.2024
  • ISBN: 978-3-462-00246-1
  • 416 Pages
  • Series: Kommissar Dupin ermittelt
  • Author: Jean-Luc Bannalec
Breton Longing (The Thirteenth Case for Inspector Dupin)
Jean-Luc Bannalec Breton Longing (The Thirteenth Case for Inspector Dupin)
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Jean-Luc Bannalec

Jean-Luc Bannalec is the pen name of Jörg Bong. His crime series featuring Inspector Dupin has been adapted for television and translated into numerous languages. In 2016, the author received the title “Mécène de Bretagne” from the region of Brittany. Since 2018, he has been an honorary member of the Académie littéraire de Bretagne. He recently received the HomBuch book fair award for Franco-German relations.