A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny (English) Hardcover Book

Description: A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny As Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his wife celebrate their wedding anniversary at a luxurious lodge, he is surprised to find a family reunion has also gathered there. But Gamache is shocked by old secrets and family rivalries that are a prelude to murder. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is the height of summer, and Armand Gamache and his wife are celebrating their wedding anniversary at an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But theyre not alone. The Finney family--rich, cultured, and respectable--has also arrived for a celebration of their own...As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the Finney reunion...and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. Now its up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth long-buried secrets and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pines--into the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax. Review Acclaim for the Award-Winning Chief Inspector Gamache Mysteries "If you dont give your heart to Gamache, you may have no heart to give." --"Kirkus Reviews "(starred review) "With its small-town hominess, the Canadian village of Three Pines draws the reader into its quaint traditions.Who wouldnt be charmed by the dramas of a community where Easter egg hunts and socials at the bed and breakfast are the most exciting events? Yet it is Pennys fastidious, cultured, and smart Inspector Gamache who makes ["The Cruelest Month"] impossible to put down." --"People" "The cozy mystery has a graceful practitioner in Louise Penny." --"The New York Times Book Review""Expertly plotted... Arthur Ellis Award--winner Penny paints a vivid picture of the French-Canadian village, its inhabitants, and a determined detective who will strike many Agatha Christie fans as a twenty-first-century version of Hercule Poirot." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)"Mystery readers who want more than puzzles and thrills look for serious purpose and literary value, and Canadian writer Louise Penny provides both in spades--and hearts." -"-Richmond Times-Dispatch ""Pennys plotting has been compared to Agatha Christies...in these wonderful books full of poetry and weather and a brooding manor house, and people who read and think and laugh and eat a lot of really excellent food. Move over, Mitford." "--The Charlotte Observer" Details ISBN1410416631 Author Louise Penny Short Title RULE AGAINST MURDER -LP Publisher Thorndike Press Language English ISBN-10 1410416631 ISBN-13 9781410416636 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Series Thorndike Mystery Series Number 4 Imprint Thorndike Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-07-01 NZ Release Date 2009-07-01 US Release Date 2009-07-01 UK Release Date 2009-07-01 Edition Description Large type / large print edition Publication Date 2009-07-01 Audience General Pages 581 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23687728;

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