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Jim Folsom asked this question about A World of Curiosities (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #18):
How would Gamache NOT recognize Fleming, despite his disguise elements? They had met previously, and Gamache is very astute and experienced.
Jerrod Aside from the recycled plot devices from previous books (particularly the prisoner swap), this was the thing that bugged me most. It's not like Flemi…moreAside from the recycled plot devices from previous books (particularly the prisoner swap), this was the thing that bugged me most. It's not like Fleming got reconstructive surgery. He put on weight, changed his hair color, grew a beard, and put in contacts. Would that fool someone just passing by... almost certainly. But Gamache and his wife seemed to have a close relationship with the minister and his wife. I mean... they had lunch together. Gamache had arrested him. Gamache had seen him just a few years prior. When the lack of recognition is explained away because Fleming had shown love and care to his wife and that's what blinded Gamache... well... a puke emoji is very appropriate here. I think this is Penny just trying to be a bit clever. There is no reason why there is any confusion about his identity.(less)
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