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The Cruelest Month

A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
By Louise Penny
Series: Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
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The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny is a gripping crime novel set in the quaint Canadian village of Three Pines. As the townsfolk celebrate Easter, their festivities are marred by the mysterious death of a villager during a séance. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called to unravel a web of secrets and deception in this atmospheric and richly detailed mystery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive mysteries set in picturesque small towns, filled with intriguing characters and a touch of the supernatural. Louise Penny weaves a gripping narrative that combines psychological insight with the complex dynamics of a close-knit community. Fans of atmospheric crime novels with a literary touch are likely to find it captivating.

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Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surete du Quebec is called to investigate the death of a villager at an Easter seance that was held at the Old Hadley House.

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Read the series that inspired Three Pines on Prime Video.

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 séance 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 Sûreté du Québec 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.

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The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny is a compelling entry in the Inspector Gamache series, blending psychological depth with a vivid setting. Reviews praise Penny's skill in crafting a rich atmosphere in the village of Three Pines, alongside intricate character development. The book successfully combines a classic whodunit style with intricate emotional and societal themes, making it both a satisfying and thought-provoking read for fans of crime and mystery genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780312573508

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2011

Imprint: Minotaur Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Louise Penny Series: Chief Inspector Gamache Novel

About the Author

LOUISE PENNY is the author of the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. She has won numerous awards, including a CWA Dagger and the Agatha Award (six times), and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2017, she received the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture. Louise lives in a small village south of Montréal.

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