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Published07 avril 2015
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Louise Penny

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Louise Penny, is a Canadian crime-fiction author, best known for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec. Her novels have been translated into over 23 languages, sold millions of copies worldwide, and repeatedly reached number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. She has also earned prestigious awards including multiple Agatha and Anthony Awards, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada and an Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2017.

The Chief Inspector Gamache Series, Books 1-3

by Louise Penny

Fiction

#1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author Louse Penny's beloved Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery novels have received critical acclaim, won numerous awards, and have enthralled millions of readers. Featuring Chief Inspector of Homicide Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec, these extraordinary novels are here together for the first time in a fabulous ebook bundle. Still Life Chief Inspector Gamache and his team of investigators are called to the scene of a suspicious death in Three Pines, a rural village south of Montreal. The locals are certain it's a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul this Thanksgiving season. A Fatal Grace When CC de Poitiers is found dead the day after Christmas, electrocuted in the middle of curling match with no witnesses, Chief Inspector Gamache digs beneath the surface to find where the real secrets are buried. But it seems that Gamache has some enemies of his own, and with the coming of the bitter winter winds, something far more chilling is in store. The Cruelest Month A group of Three Pines villagers decide to celebrate Easter with a séance at the Old Hadley House, hoping to rid the town of its evil-until one of their party dies of fright. But was it a natural death, or murder? As Chief Inspector Gamache investigates, he will be forced to face his very own ghosts as well as those residing in this seemingly idyllic town.

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Featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway solving a complex murder mystery in Norfolk, England. The novel shares Penny's approach to character-driven storytelling and intricate plot development. Galloway's unique perspective and deep empathy mirror Gamache's investigative style.

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Set in the Shetland Islands, this novel follows Detective Jimmy Perez investigating a murder in a small, isolated community. The book shares similarities with Penny's work in its focus on tight-knit community dynamics and complex character interactions. Perez, like Gamache, is a compassionate and perceptive investigator.

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Featuring eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, a precocious amateur detective in 1950s England. While different in tone, the book shares a love for small-town mysteries and intricate character development. Flavia's sharp wit and investigative skills echo the detailed approach of Inspector Gamache.

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