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A beloved retired teacher is found dead in the woods of a quiet Quebec village
2005Slow paceWarm
What it is about
In the village of Three Pines, a well-liked woman is found dead in the woods, apparently the victim of a hunting accident. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec is called to investigate. As he gets to know the villagers, he begins to suspect that her death was no accident.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like traditional mysteries with warmth.
What you will get
The first book in the long Chief Inspector Gamache series.
Still Life Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Cozy mystery · Quebec · Village
Length
312 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and the villagers of Three Pines.
Setting
The village of Three Pines, in rural Quebec.
What makes it different
A gentle village mystery with a thoughtful detective.
Feel
Cozy, atmospheric and kind.
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