(Book #3 in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series)
Conditions
A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
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Conditions
A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
The Cruelest Month is the third book in Louise Penny's award winning Three Pines mystery series featuring the wise and beleaguered Inspector Armand Gamache.
Many mystery buffs have credited Louise Penny with the revival of the type of traditional murder mystery made famous by Agatha Christie ... -Sarah Weinman Welcome to Three Pines, where the cruelest month is about to deliver on its threat. It's spring in the tiny, forgotten village; buds are on the trees and the first flowers are struggling through the newly thawed earth. But not everything is meant to return to life. . . When some villagers decide to celebrate Easter with a s?ance at the Old Hadley House, they are hoping to rid the town of its evil---until one of their party dies of fright. Was this a natural death, or was the victim somehow helped along? Brilliant, compassionate Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the S?ret? du Qu?bec is called to investigate, in a case that will force him to face his own ghosts as well as those of a seemingly idyllic town where relationships are far more dangerous than they seem.Great characters, community, rich writing
characters well developed and mystery intense.
Inspector Gamache again tackles another Three Pines murder. Ms. Penny again, shows the depth of characters as well as a ripping plot. The inspector is a likeable character and she has the ability to endear him to the reader. Other characters are not so likeable but engaging just the same. Her description of this rather insulated village in such an ideal setting, makes one want to visit three pines, eat at the bed and breakfast, walk the green, see Ruth and her "pet" goose and live to be insulted by her as well. The underlying story of "his shame" with the Canadian police haunts the reader but the admiration on how Gamache handles this stituation. The loyalty of his subordinates is interesting.
If you like Agatha Christi, you will love this novel by Louise Penny. It has all the facets of an old English mystery: good character development, a wonderful setting, and a brillant detective with a well developed personality and flaws that make for a sympathetic character. I have not enjoyed a novel of this quality for many months.
Beautifully written; finely crafted; if you enjoyed the first two you will love this one. It is my favorite of the series thus far. Thank you, Louise Penny.
This is a fantastic book and it is the third book in a fantastic series. Any mystery lover looking for a new series should definitely read Louise Penny's books. It is a series where you want to start with the first book which is Still Life. You will then quickly want to read A Fatal Grace followed by The Cruelest Month. Her books have won the following mystery awards: the Barry, Agatha, Anthony, Dilys, New Blood Dagger and the Arthur Ellis award. Louise Penny is an amazingly talented writer.
