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The Cruellest Month
- Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 3
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'No one does atmospheric like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'Altogether extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST
There is more to solving a crime than following the clues.
Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.
It's Easter, and on a glorious Spring day in peaceful Three Pines, someone waits for night to fall. They plan to raise the dead . . .
When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives the next morning, he faces an unusual crime scene. A séance in an old abandoned house has gone horrifically wrong and someone has been seemingly frightened to death.
In idyllic Three Pines, terrible secrets lie buried, and even Gamache has something to hide. One of his own team is about to betray him. But how far will they go to ensure Gamache's downfall?
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- stacie prude
- 2024-01-28
excellent
this is my favorite of the series so far! I'm so excited to hear them all.
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- Jocelyn
- 2021-03-09
Best so far of the Gamache series
It started a bit slow but I appreciated the twisting plot, the increase in pressure. This is a classic whodunnit with a side dish of police drama.
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- iolanda danielis
- 2024-03-23
Riveting mystery keeps you guessing.
From beginning to the end, there were so many plausible suspects. It keeps you guessing until the end.
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- KanadianKindle
- 2021-06-26
Nearenemy
A great read (or listen) as are all of Louise Penny's books. Every book brings us another little piece of understanding... of the man and of the quaint little world than is Three Pines.
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- Aditi Sen
- 2021-02-07
Kind, warm, and beautiful
This series is for the soul. I love the warmth and the wholesome people in the book. It’s so easy to get attached to Inspector Gamache and Three Pines.
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- Korner Lot Lady
- 2022-02-06
The Cruellest Month
Louise Penny does it again! A riveting mystery in the charm and comfort of Three Pines…..more revelations about the authentic characters that populate the village and the Surete!
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- hopi
- 2021-09-28
another fabulous Louise Penny!!
as always I loved her book. kept me chomping at the bit!! I recommend it for sure.
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- Liz C
- 2019-04-17
Great listen
I love the 3 Pines mysteries. Adam Sims does an amazing job of bringing these characters to life
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- Moyra
- 2019-02-01
Another great story by Louise Penny!
I thoroughly enjoyed this, the third book of the series, as much as the first two! I highly recommend this series to readers/listeners who enjoy a good mystery with great characters and vividly described emotions. You don’t have to read them in order-I’ve read a few out of order and still find no break in sequences.
Louise Penny is a Canadian treasure! Adam Sims narrates well and has a range of character voices that become well known. I really love this book/series. I look forward to hearing the next!
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- Danielle
- 2019-02-12
Classic Mystery with Dual Plot
I found myself emotionally drawn into this story. By now I feel attached to the characters but the revelation and betrayal of this storyline had me triggered. Once again a well played out narration with clear understanding of character and personality. Louise Penny has this amazing ability to describe locations and scenes without over indulging in details allowing the readers imagination to fill in with their own perceptions. I am hooked on this series but to fully understand the continued turmoil that Gamache is facing best start with book 1 you wont be disappointed.
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