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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Award for Best Novel | 2017 | Winner | “Louise Penny returned to the top of the Anthony with her twelfth Gamache novel, recognized for its institutional drama and the moral courage at the heart of the narrative.” |
| Agatha Award for Best Novel | 2016 | Winner | “Louise Penny's twelfth Gamache novel won for its intricate mystery, its institutional critique of the Sûreté, and the richness of its thematic exploration of moral courage.” |
About This Book
Chief Inspector Gamache leaves homicide to become commander of the Sûreté Academy, where he must root out corruption among the cadets—until an ancient map discovered in the walls of the bistro in Three Pines leads to murder.
About the Author
Louise Penny is a Canadian author best known for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, set in the fictional village of Three Pines in Quebec. Her debut novel Still Life won the CWA John Creasey Award for Best First Crime Novel in 2006 and launched one of the most acclaimed mystery series of the twenty-first century. Penny's books are celebrated for their literary richness, psychological depth, and vivid sense of place. Read more →
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