The Brutal Telling

International Mystery & Crime (Books)

Author: Louise Penny

Chaos is coming, old son.  With those words the peace of Three Pines is shattered. Everybody goes to Olivier’s Bistro—including a stranger whose murdered body is found on the floor. When Chief Inspector Gamache is called to investigate, he is dismayed to discover that Olivier’s story is full of holes. Why are his fingerprints all over the cabin that’s uncovered dee….Read More

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