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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
In the fourth installment of the Inspector Gamache series, we find the Armand on his anniversary holiday with his wife at a manse turned inn where they rub elbows with the wealthy Morrow family. The book pushes into the boundaries of literary detective fiction with its exploration of Milton’s idea that one can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I continue to enjoy every moment of this series!
Ripped through this one too. I just love the characters and the locations in this series. I seriously think I need to visit Quebec.
This is my first Louise Penny book and I liked it! It had a slow start, but it was my first in her Inspector Gamache series so I didn’t know all the usual characters. It was a unique mystery and I plan on reading more of her books.
To celebrate their anniversary, Armand Gamache and his wife, Reine-Marie, return to the Manoir Bellchasse. They are not the only guests at this luxury lodge set in the wilderness on a lake. The Morrows are also having their annual family reunion. The Morrow family is known to be selfish and duplicitous, always taking the best for themselves. Unlike the rest of their family, Peter and Clara Morrow show up to the delight of Armand and Reine-Marie.
After her husband is sent to jail for a white-collar crime, Julia Morrow joins her family for the reunion, something she hasn’t done in years. Armand’s vacation is cut short when Julia is found dead, crushed by the statue of her father that the family recently commissioned.
Armand’s team of investigators arrive to solve the case.
Throughout the investigation, secrets are brought to light. Thomas Morrow isn’t the successful businessman he pretends to be. Marianna Morrow is successful in her occupation, languages, and the piano. Peter Morrow refused the inheritance from his father and as a teenager wrote something despicable about Julia in a restroom, forcing her to leave home. At some point it looks like almost everyone staying at the lodge is a suspect with secrets to hide.
After Marianna’s child is kidnapped by the killer, Armand faces his fear of heights to rescue the child. He uncovers the truth that the father of the maître d’ invested in Julia’s husband’s business that went bankrupt. The father never recovered and the maître d’ killed Julia because of it.
In the end, Peter Morrow realizes his father did love him.
After her husband is sent to jail for a white-collar crime, Julia Morrow joins her family for the reunion, something she hasn’t done in years. Armand’s vacation is cut short when Julia is found dead, crushed by the statue of her father that the family recently commissioned.
Armand’s team of investigators arrive to solve the case.
Throughout the investigation, secrets are brought to light. Thomas Morrow isn’t the successful businessman he pretends to be. Marianna Morrow is successful in her occupation, languages, and the piano. Peter Morrow refused the inheritance from his father and as a teenager wrote something despicable about Julia in a restroom, forcing her to leave home. At some point it looks like almost everyone staying at the lodge is a suspect with secrets to hide.
After Marianna’s child is kidnapped by the killer, Armand faces his fear of heights to rescue the child. He uncovers the truth that the father of the maître d’ invested in Julia’s husband’s business that went bankrupt. The father never recovered and the maître d’ killed Julia because of it.
In the end, Peter Morrow realizes his father did love him.
I felt that this book didn't provide as much action, intrigue, or plot development as the previous books in the series. I will continue to work my way through the three pines mystery series, however, this book was a bit bland.
Another fun, wonderful Louise Penny story. I agree with those who appreciate the pace, the insights and the self reflections along the way!!!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
