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In The Long Way Home by Louise Penny, retired Inspector Armand Gamache is drawn into a new investigation when his friend Clara Morrow asks for help finding her estranged husband, Peter, who failed to return after their agreed year-long separation. Their search leads the group through various locales, uncovering Peter's travels, mysterious paintings, and deeper secrets involving art and ambition. The novel addresses trauma, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships and artistic integrity.