Questions About A Rule Against Murder (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #4)

by Louise Penny (Goodreads Author)

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Has the "Let's get Gamache because of the Arnot case" finished, now, or has it been resurrected in this book? I always find police fiction where the lead character is suffering some form of persecution from within the force (usually a superior who is incompetent/corrupt/politically motivated/just doesn't like them) become tiresome. (Although it's been OK so far in this series.)

Susan Stemont No! They finally got out of Three Pines, too (tho some characters recur) which I think is a good move. (Maybe next time there will even be fewer descr…moreNo! They finally got out of Three Pines, too (tho some characters recur) which I think is a good move. (Maybe next time there will even be fewer descriptions of food.)(less)

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a great fun mystery?

George Enjoyable, yes, occasionally humorous, but "fun" is the wrong word. Despite qualifying as cozies, these are not the kinds of books that benefit from h…moreEnjoyable, yes, occasionally humorous, but "fun" is the wrong word. Despite qualifying as cozies, these are not the kinds of books that benefit from having recipes, knitting patterns, or life-organization tips added--and a good thing, too!(less)

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Do you think that Finney was Marianna's father??

Melanie

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What is the background of Gamache's father?

Dottie Coltrane Chief Inspector Gamache believes that his father, Honore’ Gamache, has been a coward because of declaring himself a conscientious objector during WW I…moreChief Inspector Gamache believes that his father, Honore’ Gamache, has been a coward because of declaring himself a conscientious objector during WW II. This is his reason for objecting to his son Daniel’s plans to name the baby he and his wife are expecting Honore’ Gamache.(less)

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