Louise Penny Livres

"Quittant sa retraite de Three Pines, Armand Gamache accepte de reprendre du service à titre de commandant de l'école de police de la Sûreté. À cette occasion, Olivier lui offre une curiosité : une carte centenaire qui était emmurée dans la salle à manger du bistro du village. Il n'en faut pas plus pour mettre l'ancien enquêteur sur la piste d'un passé qu'il préférerait sans doute oublier. C'est alors qu'entrent en scène quatre étudiants de l'école de police et un professeur... découvert assassiné. Dans la table de nuit de la victime, une copie de la carte de Gamache fait peser de lourds soupçons sur ce dernier. D'autant que son comportement avec une recrue au profil inquiétant désarçonne tout le monde, y compris le fidèle Beauvoir. Le commandant a ses secrets, mais les outrages du passé ne sont-ils pas plus dangereux lorsqu'on veut les occulter?" -- cover

Les auteures à succès Hillary Clinton et Louise Penny présentent un thriller captivant, riche en connaissances d'initiés et en tension inégalée. Quatre ans après le retrait de la direction américaine, un nouveau président est investi, et sa concurrente prend le poste de ministre des Affaires étrangères. Une série de terribles attentats terroristes ébranle l'ordre mondial, et la ministre doit constituer une équipe pour dénouer la conspiration mortelle qui profite d'un gouvernement américain isolé. Ce thriller offre un aperçu fascinant du monde des intrigues internationales et révèle des détails que seule une initiée peut connaître. Les critiques louent le livre pour son humour subtil, son féminisme et son intrigue palpitante. Il est décrit comme raffiné et plein de rebondissements astucieux, ce qui en fait une expérience de lecture captivante. La combinaison du savoir politique de Clinton et du talent narratif de Penny crée un thriller unique qui divertit tout en incitant à la réflexion.

À l'occasion de leur 35e anniversaire de mariage, le chef inspecteur Armand Gamache de la Sûreté du Québec et sa femme Reine-Marie souhaitent passer quelques jours paisibles au Manoir Bellechasse, un hôtel au bord d'un lac au cœur de la nature canadienne. Cependant, la famille Finney, en conflit, arrive pour ériger une statue en l'honneur de leur patriarche récemment décédé. Lors de la cérémonie, la statue s'effondre et écrase l'une des filles. Le coupable doit se cacher dans le Manoir Bellechasse. Gamache commence à enquêter, découvrant que tous les employés n'ont pas un passé irréprochable et que les membres de la famille Finney ont également leurs propres motifs. Le défunt avait des secrets sombres, et entre les héritiers, la jalousie et l'envie règnent.

From the moment its shadow falls over Three Pines, Gamache suspects the creature has deep roots and a dark purpose. When it suddenly vanishes and a body is discovered, it falls to Gamache to discover if a debt has been paid or levied.

Former Chief Inspector Gamache has been hunting killers his entire career and as the new commander of the Surete Academy, he is given the chance to combat the corruption and brutality that has been rife throughout the force. But when a former colleague and professor of the Surete Academy is found murdered, with a mysterious map of Three Pines in his possession, Gamache has an even tougher task ahead of him. When suspicion turns to Gamache himself, and his possible involvement in the crime, the frantic search for answers takes the investigation to the village of Three Pines, where a series of shattering secrets are poised to be revealed ... Ingenious, gripping, and powerful, A Great Reckoning is the new spellbinding novel from number one bestseller, Louise Penny. Evocative and atmospheric, this magnificent work of crime fiction will stay with you long after you turn the final page

As Quebec City shivers in the grip of winter, its ancient stone walls cracking in the cold, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache plunges into the most unusual case of his celebrated career. A man has been brutally murdered in one of the city s oldest buildings - a library where the English citizens of Quebec safeguard their history.

The New York Times Bestseller 'Stellar . . . With her smart plot and fascinating, nuanced characters, Penny proves again that she is one of our finest writers' (People Magazine) In the green depths of spring, morning breaks on a woman splayed in a bed of flowers - her eyes wide, her neck broken. Her death is a mystery; so is the woman herself. But as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team peer into the dark corners of the victim's past, they expose a secret that rots at the very heart of their community - a secret that will implicate someone they've trusted for years. And as Gamache knows too well, in the flickering shadows of death, the truth may be just a trick of the light.

*** WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY NOVEL 2021*** 'Makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes' THE TIMES There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. On their first night in Paris, the Gamaches gather for a family dinner with Armand's godfather, the billionaire Stephen Horowitz. But the evening ends in horror when Stephen is knocked down and critically injured in what Armand is convinced is no accident, but a deliberate attempt on an elderly man's life. When a strange key is found in Stephen's possession it sends Armand on a desperate search for the truth that will take him from the top of the Tour Eiffel, to the bowels of the Paris Archives. And as Armand begins to uncover the secrets his godfather has kept hidden for decades, he finds himself ensnared in a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything - and everyone - he holds dear. For even the City of Light casts long shadows. And in that darkness devils hide . . . Ten million readers. Three pines One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache 'The series is deep and grand and altogether extraordinary . . . Miraculous' Washington Post

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns in the eighteenth book in #1 New York Times bestseller Louise Penny's beloved series.

The New York Times Bestseller 'Penny . . . is at the top of her game' (Toronto Star) When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man's name. As Gamache and his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues, they uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim's identity - and points to a terrifying killer...

When Armand Gamache receives a letter inviting him to an abandoned farmhouse outside of Three Pines, the former head of the Surete du Quebec discovers that a complete stranger has named him as executor of her will. Armand never knew the elderly woman, and the bequests are so wildly unlikely that he suspects she must have been delusional -- until a body is found, and the terms of the bizarre document suddenly seem far more menacing. Armand sets about investigating, but meanwhile he is taking increasingly desperate measures to rectify the recent events that led to his suspension. As he does, he begins to see his own blind spots -- and the terrible things hiding there ...

Gamache has been tasked with finding a missing woman, but while he leads the search for Vivienne Godin, Three Pines itself is threatened when the river breaks its banks, and a province-wide emergency is declared. As the waters rise, a body is discovered - and the victim's distraught father contemplates a murder of his own

A MONASTERY Hidden deep in the wilderness are the cloisters of two dozen monks - men of prayer and music, famous the world over for their glorious voices. A MURDER But a brutal death throws the monastery doors open to the world. And through them walks the only man who can shine light upon the dark deeds within: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. A MYSTERY Who among the brothers has become an angel of death? As the peace of the monastery crumbles around him, Gamache finds clues in the divine, the human, and the cracks in between. Ingenious, gripping, and powerful, The Beautiful Mystery is the most outstanding novel yet from international bestselling phenomenon Louise Penny.

When a young boy prone to crying wolf goes missing, village newcomers Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache join a frantic search for the child only to stumble on a community secret about a long-ago betrayal and murder.

Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding. Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf. But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division. Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf.

'No one does atmospheric like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. It's Easter, and on a glorious Spring day in peaceful Three Pines, someone waits for night to fall. They plan to raise the dead . . . When Chief Inspector Gamache of the Surete du Quebec arrives the next morning, he faces an unusual crime scene. A séance in an old abandoned house has gone horrifically wrong and someone has been seemingly frightened to death. In idyllic Three Pines, terrible secrets lie buried, and even Gamache has something to hide. One of his own team is about to betray him. But how far will they go to ensure Gamache's downfall? Ten million readers. Three pines. One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache. 'The series is grand and deep and altogether extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST

Winter in Three Pines and the sleepy village is carpeted in soft white snow. While children frolic on the ice, sensible folk curl up indoors. It's a time of peace and goodwill - until a scream pierces the biting air. There's been a murder. Called in to head the investigation, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache unravels the victim's past and discovers a life full of secrets and enemies. But Gamache has enemies of his own.

At first enjoying a peaceful retirement, former Quebec homicide detective Armand Gamache reluctantly agrees to help a neighbor search for her missing estranged husband and teams up with two former colleagues on a search that reveals the workings of a psychologically damaged mind.

As the New Year approaches, Armand Gamache faces accusations of cowardice while trying to enjoy a holiday in the Québec village of Three Pines. His family time is disrupted by a request to provide security for a seemingly innocuous lecture by Professor Abigail Robinson at a nearby university. Initially baffled by the assignment, Gamache soon uncovers a disturbing agenda behind Robinson's views. Despite his concerns, the university refuses to cancel the lecture, defending academic freedom and accusing him of censorship. As Robinson's controversial ideas infiltrate conversations, the community becomes polarized, blurring the lines between truth and delusion. What begins as casual discussions escalates into heated arguments and conflict, fueled by Robinson's promise that following her will lead to well-being. However, Gamache and his team realize the danger this presents. When a murder occurs, it falls to them to investigate not only the crime but also the extraordinary delusion gripping the town. In the face of escalating madness, Gamache must navigate a landscape where reality is increasingly distorted, and the stakes are life and death.

In this gripping thriller, Chief Inspector Gamache confronts a looming global threat that demands urgent action. As he navigates a perilous landscape, the stakes escalate, showcasing his resourcefulness and determination. The narrative promises intense suspense and intricate plot twists, characteristic of Louise Penny's acclaimed storytelling, as Gamache races against time to protect lives and unravel the mystery.

"In a small town in Quebec a women supposedly loved by her community is found in the woods, murdered. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache looks for the small clues which will point him to the killer."--Source inconnue.

Роман «Время предательства» продолжает серию расследований старшего инспектора Армана Гамаша. Этот обаятельный персонаж создан пером Луизы Пенни, единственного в мире пятикратного лауреата премии Агаты Кристи. Психологическая острота и динамизм повествования, присущие всем детективам Пенни, обещают читателю захватывающее путешествие по перипетиям сюжета вплоть до самой развязки. Для Армана Гамаша настали трудные времена. Его самый верный и преданный помощник отвернулся от своего наставника. Отдел по расследованию убийств, который Гамаш кропотливо создавал многие годы, расформирован, все сотрудники переведены в другие отделы, а на их место приняты бездельники и наглецы. Самого Гамаша всячески вынуждают уйти в отставку. Но прежде чем сделать это, он должен провести последнее расследование. Из деревни Три Сосны ему приходит сообщение о том, что пропала подруга Мирны Ландерс, обещавшая приехать к ней на Рождество. Начиная поиски пропавшей женщины, Гамаш еще не знает, что под именем Констанс Пино скрывалась одна из самых знаменитых личностей не только Канады или Северной Америки, но и всего мира...

Další z případů vrchního inspektora Gamache zavádí čtenáře do prostředí gilbertýnů, tajemstvím zahaleného mnišského řádu, jehož utajený klášter se stal místem podivné smrti. V před světem uzavřeném klášteře Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups žije v poklidu a modlitbách dvacet mnichů. Ironií je, že společenství, které přijalo slib mlčení, se stalo proslulým pro svůj nádherný zpěv, jehož působení na posluchače je tak hluboké, že se mu přezdívá "krásné tajemství". Až když je zavražděn známý sbormistr, brána kláštera se otevře a vpustí vrchního inspektora Armanda Gamache ze slavné quebecké Sureté, který zde objeví neklid ve zdánlivé harmonii a je nucen konfrontovat se i se svými vlastními démony. Před odhalením vraha, před obnovením míru musí vrchní inspektor nejprve zvážit božské i lidské a zacelit trhliny mezi nimi. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Старший инспектор Арман Гамаш из полиции Квебека приступает к расследованию подозрительной смерти в деревне Три Сосны, что к югу от Монреаля. Тело Джейн Нил, бывшей учительницы, которая пользовалась всеобщей любовью и уважением, найдено в лесу на окраине деревни. Смерть наступила в результате выстрела из лука. Местные жители уверены, что это несчастный случай на охоте, но у Гамаша возникает смутное предчувствие, что не все здесь так очевидно. И искать нужно не незадачливого стрелка, а безжалостного убийцу...

Nur widerwillig trifft sich die Foodbloggerin Alice Li mit ihrer Mutter Vivien Li, einer Ikone der chinesischen Diaspora und Menschenrechtsaktivistin, zum Brunch. Neben ihrer überlebensgroßen Mutter fühlt Alice sich wieder wie ein Kind. Plötzlich, um 10:09 Uhr EST, schrillen alle Alarme im Gebäude, Chaos und Panik brechen sich Bahn, alle versuchen zu flüchten. Aber wohin? Alice dämmert, dass nicht nur das Luxushotel in Washington, D.C., betroffen ist. Jedes Sicherheitssystem weltweit hat zeitgleich ausgelöst. Dann ist auf einmal alles vorbei. Die größte Cyberattacke, die die internationale Gemeinschaft je erlebt hat. Aber mit welchem Ziel? Der Angriff lässt sich nach China zurückverfolgen. Steckt das Regime dahinter? Angst und Misstrauen sind gesät. Alice, deren größte Sorge eben noch die Schwärmerei für Studienfreund Liam war, findet sich plötzlich im Weißen Haus wieder. Ihre Welt steht Kopf: Liam ein Geheimagent, in Hongkong ermordet? Ihre Mutter eine Vertraute des amerikanischen Präsidenten? Das ungleiche Mutter-Tochter-Duo muss seine unterkühlte Beziehung überwinden, um einer globalen Bedrohung auf den Grund zu gehen.