Books like How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #9) by Louise Penny
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called to investigate the sudden disappearance of a woman who once enjoyed worldwide fame. In Three Pines, Quebec, the secretary is seemingly lost to history—only the eccentric poet Ruth Zardo sees her as she once was. Gamache’s meticulous police procedure and deep understanding of the quiet town bring the case to life, revealing unexpected connections and motives that challenge both the detective’s logic and the community’s quiet façade.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Louise Penny
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