Winter grips the village of Three Pines, and when a woman is electrocuted during a curling match, suspicion falls on everyone. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache must untangle the web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden resentments buried beneath the village’s charming surface.
Atmospheric and layered, Penny’s second Gamache novel blends cozy village charm with chilling suspense — capturing the essence of Quebec winters and a cast of characters whose depths keep revealing themselves. Buzzed for its quirky village setting and Gamache’s gentle but incisive detective style.
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves (Vera Stanhope series), Donna Leon (Commissario Brunetti series), and Alexander McCall Smith (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency). Pair with Still Life and The Cruelest Month for a Gamache Starter Pack.
A trade paperback (2007) in Fair condition — visible wear, but intact and fully readable.
