In his beloved Burgundy, Chief Inspector Pel finds himself incensed by interference from Paris, but it isnt the descent of rival policemen that makes Pels blood boil crimes are being committed by violent gangs from Paris and Marseilles.

On top of all this, its down to Pel to unravel the riddles of a robbery on the road to Dijon airport and mysterious shootings in an iron foundry. And as if that wasnt enough, the Chief Inspector must deal with the misadventures of the delightfully handsome Sergeant Misset and his red-haired lover.

Moody, sharp-tongued and worrying constantly about his health, Inspector Pel ensures that no case goes unsolved, in these mordantly witty French mysteries.

Praise for the Inspector Pel Mystery series:

Totally convincing.Financial Times

Mr Hebden has createda nice band of flics.Oxford Times

Pel and his procedurals aresome of the best things since Maigret.Observer

Chief Inspector Evariste Clovis Desire Pel,as well rounded a character as Maigret or Van der Valk.Punch

Impeccable French ambience, unexaggerated flics, and a well-constructed solution.Hebden proves again that few understand Gallic cops better than English writers!The Times

Some characters grow as their saga lengthens and Pel is one of them. You might sayhe is ripening along with the grapes.Police Review

written withdownbeat humour and some delightful dialogue.Financial Times

all is most cunningly contrivedand dovetailed into a coherent plot.Irish Times

Athoroughly entertaining read.Evening Standard

Thebest Gallic sleuth since Maigret.London Mystery Selection