58 pages • 1 hour read
A World of Curiosities
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Introduction
A World of Curiosities (2022) is the 18th novel in the Inspector Gamache mystery series written by the Canadian author Louise Penny. Like the others, this one revolves around the small village of Three Pines, Quebec. The central mystery involves the discovery of a sealed and hidden room containing a strange and sinister painting; Gamache’s investigation of the painting leads him to confront frightening events from his past, as well as themes of forgiveness, redemption, and fierce bonds between family members. This guide references the 2022 Minotaur Books edition.
Other works by this author include Still Life, A Fatal Grace, and How the Light Gets In.
Content Warning: The novel and the guide include discussion of death by suicide, sexual abuse of children, mass shootings, and addiction.
Plot Summary
Myrna Landers is considering leaving the small and close-knit community of Three Pines, because her loft apartment is beginning to be too small for her needs. Fiona Arsenault, a recent graduate of an engineering program, thinks that there might be an additional room into which the loft could be expanded. This suggestion triggers a memory for Myrna’s partner, Billy, who explains to the residents of Three Pines (including acclaimed homicide detective Chief Inspector Unlock all 58 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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