A great read. At some point I could not put the book down. Worth ten stars.

The plots are getting better and better!

This may be my favorite by Louise Penny. What a remarkable and imaginative story. Her talents, emotions, and love of Paris (and Three Pines) are apparent. This book did not disappoint in any way.

A book about love.

Home is wherever Gamache and his family are. Louise Penny has passed on her affection for the family and friends in a twisty turny page turner. I’ve lost several nights to her finishing this thrilling book.

Outstanding book! I really enjoyed reading this book, and felt like goodness really does exist in a world full of frightening events, greed, and people without morals or conscience.

I’ve them all and enjoyed each very much, but this book is her crowning achievement! Definitely I can see this particular novel turned into a major motion picture. She has culled all the characters we’ve come to know and love to a pivotal moment in each of their lives and brought them to the historical center of Francophile hearts and souls to play out a drama of love and hate and death and new life. Who could ask for more!? Bravo Louise Penny!

I recently lost my father in a tragic accident. I did not get to say goodbye. I could not even see him again. I had started to read this novel, but had to stop to try to piece my shattered life back together. When I was able to start reading again, it was a balm that o desperately needed. The relationship between father and child in this novel, touched the emptiness in my heart. It comforted my aching soul. It sent light to my brokenness. This is an amazing story of a father’s love. Thank you Louise Penny.

Another wonderful gem of a mystery from Louise Penny! It’s like going home.....always a blessing to visit with the Gamache’s, Beauvoir’s and other Three Pine friends.

Beautiful writing. Beautiful book. Beautiful lessons. This was a real page turner and I can’t wait for #17!