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Nancy
Jul 01, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Phew - what a ride! I could not put this book down and, although granted I am slightly emotional right at the moment, after literally holding my breath for pages and pages, I actually had tears in my eyes at the very end. In this book, Gamache who, by the end of the previous book looked like he had been beaten by Francoeur, had lost his partner, Jean-Guy Beauvoir and was heading for disaster, finally uncovers a conspiracy which has been building for about the last 5 or 6 books in the series. And ...more
Michelle Gragg
Aug 11, 2020 rated it it was amazing
This is my favorite in the series so far. I think one of my favorite things about penny’s writing is how flawed but good and forgiving her characters are. I also love the history and always search out more info on what inspires the novels. This one stood out for both the murder at the forefront and the continuing story and relationships running in the background!
Bev
Aug 31, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Loved this book! Louise Penny has outdone herself! My only regret is that I read it too quickly - now I am done.
Can't wait to see her movie "Still Life"
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Michele
Feb 01, 2017 rated it it was amazing
This is such a great series. I want to read the next one-#10-but there is only a few left, and want to spread them out. Good plan but probably won’t be able to.lol
Tracy
Aug 31, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: archive
miteypen
Nov 11, 2013 marked it as to-read
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May 09, 2015 marked it as to-read
Susan
Oct 19, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Wendy
May 05, 2022 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Martha
Jul 31, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Melissa
Aug 09, 2018 marked it as to-read
Kristina
Sep 06, 2018 marked it as to-read
Carrie
Apr 18, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Jaime
Jul 19, 2019 marked it as to-read
Tara
Mar 30, 2020 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Amy W
Mar 27, 2022 rated it really liked it
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Heather L
Jun 07, 2020 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Joan
Mar 31, 2021 rated it really liked it
Jenn
Jun 10, 2021 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Skye
Mar 05, 2022 rated it really liked it
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