Synopses & Reviews
The outskirts of Three Pines might be surrounded by nature, but there is something unnatural looming. ..
It is the height of summer, and Armand Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But theyre not alone. The Finney family—rich, cultured, and respectable—has also arrived for a celebration of their own…
A RULE AGAINST MURDER
As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the Finney reunion…and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. Now its up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth long-buried secrets and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pines—into the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax.
“If you dont give your heart to Gamache, you may have no heart to give.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A fine read…in true Christie-like fashion.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Penny tweaks the rules of Golden Age Detective Fiction in a way that is thoroughly modern.”—Los Angeles Times
Review
“Penny applies her magic touch…giving the village mystery an elegance and depth not often seen in this traditional genre.”—Marilyn Stasio,
The New York Times Book Review“Decades from now, I suspect well look upon the works of Louise Penny and find all sorts of marvels....Its the way she tweaks the rules of Golden Age Detective Fiction but doesnt shy away from attitudes, mores, and slang that is thoroughly modern....The temptation is to scarf Pennys books like potato chips but its ever wise to savor each bite and let the flavors fill your tongue.”—Sarah Weinman, Los Angeles Times
“This latest treat will keep fans salivating in anticipation, savoring each delectable morsel and yearning for more.”—Kirkus Review (starred review)
“A fine read…in true Christie-like fashion.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Readers who havent discovered Louise Penny and her Armand Gamache series yet are in for a treat.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Seamless, often lyrical prose artfully reveals the characters flaws, dreams, and blessings.”—Publishers Weekly
“At least two people are waiting very impatiently for this review to be done so I can pass the new Louise Penny along to them. With just her fourth book, she already has that kind of (well-deserved) following….After a fabulous summer storm, a body is found and Gamaches homicide team moves into the luxury hotel to sift clues and dine on grand hotel food. (Even the snacks in these books are mouthwatering.)” —Charlotte Observer
“[Pennys] psychological acumen, excellent prose, and ingenious plotting make this essential reading for mystery lovers and admirers of superb literary fiction. Fans of Dorothy L. Sayers, P.D. James, and Elizabeth George will also be delighted.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Powerful and uniquely imaginative, with prose that approaches the poetic…Penny concocts an intricate and intriguing plot and peoples it with credible characters and the continually fascinating Gamache.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Penny sets up an ingenious, impossible crime puzzle for the reader.” —The Denver Post
“What a delight to have Inspector Gamache back on the scene. Penny does a superb job.” —Romantic Times
Synopsis
Agatha and Anthony Award-winning author Penny breathes brilliant new life into the classic drawing-room mystery.
Synopsis
The outskirts of Three Pines might be surrounded by nature, but there is something unnatural looming. ..
It is the height of summer, and Armand Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But theyre not alone. The Finney familyrich, cultured, and respectablehas also arrived for a celebration of their own…
A RULE AGAINST MURDER
As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the Finney reunion…and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. Now its up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth long-buried secrets and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pinesinto the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax.
“If you dont give your heart to Gamache, you may have no heart to give.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A fine read…in true Christie-like fashion.”Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Penny tweaks the rules of Golden Age Detective Fiction in a way that is thoroughly modern.”Los Angeles Times
Synopsis
The outskirts of Three Pines might be surrounded by nature, but there is something unnatural looming. ..
It is the height of summer, and Armand Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But theyre not alone. The Finney familyrich, cultured, and respectablehas also arrived for a celebration of their own…
A RULE AGAINST MURDER
As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the Finney reunion…and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. Now its up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth long-buried secrets and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pinesinto the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax.
“If you dont give your heart to Gamache, you may have no heart to give.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A fine read…in true Christie-like fashion.”Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Penny tweaks the rules of Golden Age Detective Fiction in a way that is thoroughly modern.”Los Angeles Times
Synopsis
It is the height of summer, and Armand Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But theyre not alone. The Finney family—rich, cultured, and respectable—has also arrived for a celebration of their own…
As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the Finney reunion…and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. Now its up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth long-buried secrets and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pines—into the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax.
About the Author
Louise Penny, author of the New York Times bestselling Chief Inspector Gamache novels, worked as an award-winning journalist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation before leaving to write crime fiction. Her first mystery, Still Life, was the winner of the New Blood Dagger and the Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys Awards; and was also named one of the five Mystery/Crime Novels of the Decade by Deadly Pleasures magazine. Louise went on to become the first writer ever to win the Agatha Award for Best Novel four times, as well as an Anthony Award for The Brutal Telling and the Dilys, Arthur Ellis, Macavity, and Anthony Awards for Bury Your Dead. Her novels are bestsellers in the United States and Great Britain and have been translated into twenty languages. She lives with her husband, Michael, in a small village south of Montréal.