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Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #4-6
The Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series, Books 4-6
#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 bundles.A Rule Against MurderChief Inspector Gamache and his wife are celebrating their anniversary at the luxurious, isolated Manoir Bellechasse. But when a dead body turns up in the midst of a family reunion, Gamache learns that the lodge is a place where visitors come to escape their past, until that past catches up with them. The Brutal Telling A stranger is found murdered in Olivier's Bistro in Three Pines, and Chief Inspector Gamache is dismayed to find Olivier's story full of holes. Gamache follows a trail of clues into the woods and across the continent before returning to Three Pines to confront the truth and the final, brutal telling.Bury Your DeadIt's Winter Carnival in Quebec City, when Chief Inspector Gamache is called to investigate a dead body at the Literary and Historical Society. Meanwhile, Gamache is receiving disquieting letters from Three Pines, and as past and present collide, he must relive a terrible event from his own past before he can begin to bury his dead.
1676 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2015
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Louise Penny
83 books26.3k followersLOUISE 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 (seven 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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March 28, 2020
As a rule, i don’t give series books five stars...but if I did, this would be it. Bury Your Dead was beyond thought provoking. Louise Penny writes about Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as though he was a real person. In truth, I was so caught up with these 3 books, I couldn’t put it down!
December 12, 2018
Brilliant! Just one complaint...
MINOR SPOILER:
Make no mistake: Louise Penny is a masterful writer and her novels are so well written that I long to live in Three Pines with the ensemble of characters.
I only have one complaint in this series of three books and it concerns the last, Bury Your Dead. .
Mrs. Penny goes of her way to describe the terrorists as Anglo males with “authentic country accents”. I would rather she had just said terrorists and left it at that. If not, the the terrorists who mainly commit the acts described are Muslim extremists. I just wish she had called a spade a spade or dispensed with physical descriptions altogether and just said terrorists.
Political correctness is a disease and in this series, Mrs. Penny doesn’t shy away from the ugliness that resides in every person. She should not have been afraid to call out those responsible for the majority of terrorist acts.
Other than that, I would be hard-pressed to criticize anything in this wonderful writer creates. Well, except for her incredible descriptions of food and drink. I’ve been known to salivate on my own pillow. Literally. And not just one time, mind you.
Do yourself a favor and start with book one. It has been 10 days and I’m now starting on book 7. I won’t stop until the last.
Yes. She”s that damned good.
MINOR SPOILER:
Make no mistake: Louise Penny is a masterful writer and her novels are so well written that I long to live in Three Pines with the ensemble of characters.
I only have one complaint in this series of three books and it concerns the last, Bury Your Dead. .
Mrs. Penny goes of her way to describe the terrorists as Anglo males with “authentic country accents”. I would rather she had just said terrorists and left it at that. If not, the the terrorists who mainly commit the acts described are Muslim extremists. I just wish she had called a spade a spade or dispensed with physical descriptions altogether and just said terrorists.
Political correctness is a disease and in this series, Mrs. Penny doesn’t shy away from the ugliness that resides in every person. She should not have been afraid to call out those responsible for the majority of terrorist acts.
Other than that, I would be hard-pressed to criticize anything in this wonderful writer creates. Well, except for her incredible descriptions of food and drink. I’ve been known to salivate on my own pillow. Literally. And not just one time, mind you.
Do yourself a favor and start with book one. It has been 10 days and I’m now starting on book 7. I won’t stop until the last.
Yes. She”s that damned good.
December 10, 2016
Wonderful
As always . Louise Penny is one of the best writers around today. Poignant, moving, and great character development. I would love to have a drink in the Bistro.
As always . Louise Penny is one of the best writers around today. Poignant, moving, and great character development. I would love to have a drink in the Bistro.
April 25, 2017
Hooked
This is what I read for pure pleasure. Ms. Penney never disappoints. On to her next book, and perhaps a visit to Quebec some day!
This is what I read for pure pleasure. Ms. Penney never disappoints. On to her next book, and perhaps a visit to Quebec some day!
January 21, 2020
An excellent detective story,
The several mysteries in the book are intriguing. As always, much is learned about Quebec, and about living life and appreciating people in general.
The several mysteries in the book are intriguing. As always, much is learned about Quebec, and about living life and appreciating people in general.
December 8, 2020
Learn about Canada as I Read Engrossing Mysteries
Each interest and focus by Gamache seems to expand my knowledge of people and places in Canada. I find myself looking up these locations/people mentioned or Penny uses words I am not familiar with. I follow the mystery trail, and I enjoy the extras along the way.
Each interest and focus by Gamache seems to expand my knowledge of people and places in Canada. I find myself looking up these locations/people mentioned or Penny uses words I am not familiar with. I follow the mystery trail, and I enjoy the extras along the way.
June 23, 2017
Very different from the first three.
An interesting writing style. All portions are intertwined. Keep your mind focused on the tales being told. The Chief Inspector needs help solving these murders.
An interesting writing style. All portions are intertwined. Keep your mind focused on the tales being told. The Chief Inspector needs help solving these murders.
October 22, 2017
Continues the amazing series. Louise Penny has a very refreshing view on the "cozy" mystery, making it not always so cozy but also, not always about the whodunit part of the story. While the mystery is the core, the characters and relationships are the point. Wonderful series, highly recommend.
April 26, 2018
Fantastic series
Another book in the series & it delivers again.
The weaving of the two books was interesting.
Each book reveals more about the characters and you become more invested in the these characters with each book.
Another book in the series & it delivers again.
The weaving of the two books was interesting.
Each book reveals more about the characters and you become more invested in the these characters with each book.
August 18, 2019
Bargain and again Love and compassionate mercy will heal.
I love this series and the characters. Closing in on healing by way of horror and intrigue with murders and multiple plots is difficult, unless you are Louise Penny.
I love this series and the characters. Closing in on healing by way of horror and intrigue with murders and multiple plots is difficult, unless you are Louise Penny.
June 18, 2021
Amazing story, characters, and English
Offered by friend, great fan of virtually bloodless mysteries, and the use of language is extremely superior to many of the BIG mystery writers
Offered by friend, great fan of virtually bloodless mysteries, and the use of language is extremely superior to many of the BIG mystery writers
March 28, 2022
Compelling and entertaining...
I loved the unique characters. I loved three mysteries being processed through out the book. It was both heartbreaking and heart warming simultaneously.
I loved the unique characters. I loved three mysteries being processed through out the book. It was both heartbreaking and heart warming simultaneously.
July 23, 2022
Never guessed the answers
There are two mysteries in this story. I never saw the answer to either one intil they were revealed at the end. Louise Penny's done it again. Another great read. Can't wait to keep going in this series.
There are two mysteries in this story. I never saw the answer to either one intil they were revealed at the end. Louise Penny's done it again. Another great read. Can't wait to keep going in this series.
March 19, 2025
Excellent
Great characters and excellent story. Can't wait to see what comes next. Not just from Inspector Gamache but Louise Penny as well. Its interesting seeing her writing style mature as I get further into the series.
Great characters and excellent story. Can't wait to see what comes next. Not just from Inspector Gamache but Louise Penny as well. Its interesting seeing her writing style mature as I get further into the series.
December 10, 2017
I liked the third one in the collection best.
January 9, 2018
Beautiful characters, poetic descriptions of food and nature, all adorning a clever and tricky-to-guess mystery. My favorite series to date.
August 9, 2019
Falling in Love with this series
It is so easy to relate to these characters and to get involved in their lives from book to book.
It is so easy to relate to these characters and to get involved in their lives from book to book.
April 28, 2020
Re-read. Even better the second time around!
May 16, 2020
Inspector Gamanche Mysteries are the best!
June 23, 2020
just can't beat Gamache for lead
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July 8, 2020Louise Penny's writing is wonderful.
January 6, 2021
I love this series!!! I can't wait to visit Quebec and take the Gamache tour!
September 19, 2021
Good series
I have fallen in love with Three Pines and its inhabitants. This series has stayed fresh and interesting for me.
I have fallen in love with Three Pines and its inhabitants. This series has stayed fresh and interesting for me.
July 12, 2022
So far, I love this book. But why must Goodreads insist on asking me to rate it when I haven’t finished it, and then make it very difficult to continue reading? Argh!!!!!
June 6, 2023
What a gem
Such a beautiful, deep story dealing with pain and loss. Her best work to date I think. Interesting to have the two cases working in parallel.
Such a beautiful, deep story dealing with pain and loss. Her best work to date I think. Interesting to have the two cases working in parallel.
October 16, 2022
long
Founded long to read it in as a series. Prefer reading books individually. At least enjoy the Quebec references and history. You learn something as well as being entertained
Founded long to read it in as a series. Prefer reading books individually. At least enjoy the Quebec references and history. You learn something as well as being entertained
April 21, 2021
finished Book 4: A Rule Against Murder. have been delaying reading these because I wanted to stay in sequence. Now on to Book 5. such detail -- A Brutal Telling ... continues on with the twists and turns ... Book 6: Bury Your Dead ... wow! the Surete stays busy with murder
April 24, 2024
All the Gamache books are good, but the last in this series is absolutely fabulous. So well written, so enthralling. I truly had trouble putting the book down, and returned two books to the library, unread, because I didn't want to take time away from Bury Your Dead. In addition, the book is cinematic and would make a wonderful movie. (Not happy, but wonderful.) Louise Penny has written 15 Gamache/Three Pines books and I'm trying to pace myself, but at this rate, I'll be out of books far too soon. I'll have to read someone else for a change until Penny can catch up.
March 20, 2016
Love the Gamache books; great character development over the books...
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