How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #9)

by Louise Penny

“Corruption and brutality are modeled and expected and rewarded. It becomes normal. And anyone who stands up to it, who tells them it’s wrong, is beaten down. Or worse.”

Our lives are like a house. Some people are allowed on the lawn, some onto the porch, some get into the vestibule or kitchen. The better friends are invited deeper into our home, into our living room.” “And some are let into the bedroom,” said Gamache. “The really intimate relationships, yes,” said Myrna.

“Norfolk and chance,” said Billy, clearly.

Billy paused, and spoke equally slowly. “Whale oil beef hooked.”