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A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7)

Louise Penny
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A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Louise Penny

A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Three Pines, Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates the murder of an artist in the village of Three Pines. The investigation delves into the art world and explores themes of redemption and jealousy, while Gamache and his team navigate personal and professional challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

104,819 ratings

90%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny receives acclaim for its intricate plotting and deep character analysis. Positive insights highlight its engaging narrative and the atmospheric depiction of the Quebec village. Negative remarks focus on a slower pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it's praised for its emotional depth and complex themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7)?

A reader who enjoys A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny likely appreciates character-driven mysteries set in small communities. Fans of Penny's Armand Gamache series, as well as readers of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series and Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope novels, will find this book compelling.

4.5

104,819 ratings

90%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Three Pines, Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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