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A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

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dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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emotional reflective

4.0

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3.0

Digital audiobook narrated by Ralph Cosham.
3.5***

Book four in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery series, set in and around Three Pines, Quebec. Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at a luxurious inn, in beautiful natural surroundings, not far from Three Pines. The Finney family is also at the inn – for a family reunion. As the heat and humidity rise, so do emotions, and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body.

I love Gamache and the deliberate way he goes about investigating cases. He has his work cut out for him in this one. The method of murder seems impossible. The Finney family may be rich and cultured, but they have their secrets and not everyone is cooperative. I thought the reveal was well done, and I had not guessed the murderer beforehand.

Gamache’s own personal life is always a key subplot, and there is some discord to address here as well.

Ralph Cosham does a find job of narrating the audiobook. His resonant voice is wonderful for Gamache, and he does a respectable job of the women and young child, Bean, as well.

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3.0

Inspector Gamache solves another murder -- the reader learns more about his childhood and family.

Peter and Clara Morrow are key players.

I found the egotistical, deranged Morrow clan a bit exhausting in this book -- hence 3 stars, but I will continue the series.