Mary answers “After finishing the book, I am still...”

Patricia asked this question about A Fatal Grace (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #2):

After finishing the book, I am still puzzled about one thing. At the beginning of the story, Elle told Clara that she had always loved her artwork. When did Elle see Clara's artwork? Did they ever meet before that day?

Mary Answer, no. Penny leaves this a bit ambiguous for a reason -- it's about faith. Clara heard something that could have been a message from God. Penny e…moreAnswer, no. Penny leaves this a bit ambiguous for a reason -- it's about faith. Clara heard something that could have been a message from God. Penny expands this idea with Gamache's recollection of a fisherman's beatific smile in a small diner, and a construction worker's sign -- Ice Ahead -- for Emilíe Longpré. They are moments of grace and comfort. If you have faith, they can be construed as messages from a benevolent God. Or you can see them as moments of self-awareness and enlightenment.(less)

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