Author: Louise Penny

This was the first book I borrowed from the library and read on my new iPad. I’ve read several by this author and loved them all; this is the 16th book in a series of 17. She has recently released another novel that was co-written with Hilary Clinton.

Most of Penny’s books take place in a small village in Quebec called Three Pines. This one though is set in Paris; all the family are there, as well as references to the villagers left at home.

Chief Inspector Gamache and his wife are in Paris awaiting the arrival of their newest granddaughter. Gamache’s son-in-law and former second-in-command at the Sûreté du Québec has left the force and moved to Paris to work in a multi-national corporation. His eldest son also lives in Paris and is involved in investment banking. When Gamache’s godfather is run down in the street the entire family gets involved in trying to solve the case.

Goodreads Rating: * * * * *