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The fifth Chief Inspector Gamache title, reissued by Sphere
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An ingenious and riveting mystery of murder, revenge and a cold-blooded killer, this is the internationally bestselling author's finest yet.
In the heart of the forest, two men sit at midnight, haunted by fear of discovery. In a few hours’ time, one of them will be dead, his secrets following him to the grave... When C. I. Gamache is called to investigate a murder in a picturesque Three Pines, he finds a village in chaos. A man has been found, bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man’s name. Gamache and his colleagues, Inspector Beauvoir and Agent Isabelle Lacoste, start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues. They slowly uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim’s identity – and point to a terrifying killer...
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Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: "All of them? Even the children?" The fireplace sputtered and cackled and swallowed his gas. "Slaughtered?"
As the seasons are changing, so are lives in the village of Three Pines. The body of an unknown man of a stranger is left in the bistro and antiques store of Oliver and Gabri. Chief Inspector Gamache must identify the victim as well as the killer uncovering secrets and lies along the way.
Quite different from the previous four books, this feels to be a transitional book, both for the author and the characters. As with all Ms. Penny's books, it is wonderfully written. One of the magical things about her books, is that you can read them as simple mysteries, or you can take the time to realize all the depth and layers that exist therein.
She is an author who makes you want to read passages aloud to others because they are so well done. You can tell that Ms. Penny loves her characters and the setting yet knows neither is perfect. They convey both the best, and the worst, of all people.
I love Penny's sense of humor; it is wry, subtle and brilliant. One character talks states that "I decided since I turned fifty, I needed to get into shape." She smiled fully then. "Or at least into a different shape. I'm aiming for pear rather than apple." She patted her stomach. "Thought I suspect my nature is to be the whole orchard."
Ms. Penny is a very descriptive writer of places, people and animals. She brings everything to life, without ever being cute or maudlin about it. She has a clear love and respect for all living things.
Three Pines and its residents are undergoing significant changes. I'll admit I shed a few tears at the end of this book. I am anxious to see where the road, and author, takes them.
THE BRUTAL TELLING (Pol Proc-CI Gamache-Canada-Cont) - Ex
Penny, Louise - 5th in series
Minotaur Books, 2009, ARC Trade Paperback - ISBN: HC- 9780312377038
As the seasons are changing, so are lives in the village of Three Pines. The body of an unknown man of a stranger is left in the bistro and antiques store of Oliver and Gabri. Chief Inspector Gamache must identify the victim as well as the killer uncovering secrets and lies along the way.
Quite different from the previous four books, this feels to be a transitional book, both for the author and the characters. As with all Ms. Penny's books, it is wonderfully written. One of the magical things about her books, is that you can read them as simple mysteries, or you can take the time to realize all the depth and layers that exist therein.
She is an author who makes you want to read passages aloud to others because they are so well done. You can tell that Ms. Penny loves her characters and the setting yet knows neither is perfect. They convey both the best, and the worst, of all people.
I love Penny's sense of humor; it is wry, subtle and brilliant. One character talks states that "I decided since I turned fifty, I needed to get into shape." She smiled fully then. "Or at least into a different shape. I'm aiming for pear rather than apple." She patted her stomach. "Thought I suspect my nature is to be the whole orchard."
Ms. Penny is a very descriptive writer of places, people and animals. She brings everything to life, without ever being cute or maudlin about it. She has a clear love and respect for all living things.
Three Pines and its residents are undergoing significant changes. I'll admit I shed a few tears at the end of this book. I am anxious to see where the road, and author, takes them.
THE BRUTAL TELLING (Pol Proc-CI Gamache-Canada-Cont) - Ex
Penny, Louise - 5th in series
Minotaur Books, 2009, ARC Trade Paperback - ISBN: HC- 9780312377038
Format:Paperback
Absolutely excellent police/murder investigation. Gamache is the kind of person you would like to know, and all the inhabitants of Three Pines seem like the kind of folks you would like to live near. Louise Penny seems to have an insight into the thoughts and minds of all sorts of people, and this is conveyed into words brilliantly.
I recommend you read in conjunction with the others in the series so that you get to know the characters well, and you can appreciate the atmosphere better. The follow-on book, Dead Cold, is also a MUST READ.
Ms Penny is an excellent ambassador for Canada - I want to visit!!
Can't wait for more.
I recommend you read in conjunction with the others in the series so that you get to know the characters well, and you can appreciate the atmosphere better. The follow-on book, Dead Cold, is also a MUST READ.
Ms Penny is an excellent ambassador for Canada - I want to visit!!
Can't wait for more.
Format:Paperback
This is the first book I've read by Louise Penny, and whilst I did enjoy it, I felt it really dragged at times. The characters and the village of Three Pines were what kept the story interesting, somehow the crime aspect of the story got in the way and didn't really ring true, as someone else has said in a review the ending was frustrating.
I won't be rushing out to find another book by Penny but found this story enjoyable.
I won't be rushing out to find another book by Penny but found this story enjoyable.
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Not as good as her other books
I have read all of Louise Penny's Three Pines novels and greatly enjoyed her previous ones, but this was certainly a disappointment. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nikki
Louise Penny Three Pines Novels
Having purchased "Bury Your Dead" as a special offer, I realised that it was actually the latest in a series. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs B
The Brutal Telling
If you have read all the previous books then you will be straight into this story. Not to worry if you haven't you will soon know all the people in the village once into the book... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bernice
Not much cop!
Alright as a who dunnit, this is the first Louise Penny novel I have read, and it will be the only one - a bit too slow for my liking.
Published 16 months ago by M. Jones
Brutal telling
Even better than usual, and that's saying something! As usual, Louise Penny has combined expert characterization, a compelling story-line and excellent writing skills to produce a... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by R. Vernon
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