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A Fatal Grace
- Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 2
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
'Louise Penny's writing is intricate, beautiful and compelling' PETER JAMES
'Penny is a joy' IRISH TIMES
There is more to solving a crime than following the clues.
Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.
Winter in Three Pines, and the sleepy village is carpeted in snow. It's a time of peace and goodwill - until a scream pierces the biting air. A spectator at the annual Boxing Day curling match has been fatally electrocuted. Despite the large crowd, there are no witnesses and - apparently - no clues.
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache discovers a history of secrets and enemies in the dead woman's past. But he has enemies of his own, and as he is frozen out of decision-making in the police force, he has to decide who he can trust ...
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- lennon millar
- 02-12-21
Second reading and still fabulous.
This was a second reading for me. Three Pines and it's wonderful residents became even clearer.
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- Fee
- 04-01-21
Entertaining again
Second in the series, still enjoyable, still easy listening. The characters are largely interesting. It’s set in the same village as the first book which, if that’s going to continue, and I lived in this small community, I’d move!
I find it quite clever, it’s well written, the wit is subtle making it more enjoyable.
However, there’s an obvious undercurrent (yes, I know!), continuing in the background. If that continues into subsequent books and it’s clearly going in to the third book, for me it will get old very quickly and, again for me, will be distracting rather than an enhancement to the main story. Maybe it will become the main story and then move on. We’ll see.
Adam Sims, excellent as ever.
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- Elisabeth W
- 03-12-23
A magical story
The characters grow and grow. The story draws you in and envelops the senses. I must continue with the next. Loved it.
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- Catherine T
- 04-11-21
Adam Sims delivers another fantastic performance.
I really enjoyed this book. It's my second Louise Penny novel. Adam Sims does an exceptional job delivering so many voices and accents, he really brings the characters to life. The only thing that bothered me about this story was the frequent mention of obese people and the prejudice towards them. I know one of the characters was obese but it really bothered me how the author described her and other people with weight issues. It felt offensive.
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- Anon
- 14-08-15
Excellent start to an outstanding series
So vivid is the depiction of the inhabitants and landscape of Three Pines that it is hard to believe it is not real. No Olivier and Gabri and their b and b with the best food and atmosphere you could imagine. No Ruth the damaged poet, no lovely Clara adorned with croissant crumbs, no Myrna, kind and insightful. And worst of all no Inspector Gamache the man you learn to love with a passion for his faults as much as his strengths. Thank goodness Louise Penny is continuing to chronicle the story of her remarkable characters with insight, compassion and a steely eyed honesty. Adam Sims does a remarkably good job of reading the books.
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- Carôle
- 11-11-20
AKA: Dead Cold
No one mentions that this book was originally titled Dead Cold. So if you’re looking for that title, this is it.
The only disappointing thing about this story is that Agent Nicole is back <sigh>.
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- Jonathan
- 12-03-24
Great characters!
Stronger story and more layers than the first book. Great sequel which then leaves you wanting more from a dastardly arc developing.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-07-14
How I would love to visit Three Pines
What did you like most about Dead Cold?
Dead Cold is the second in the Three Pines series of novels. I found myself immersed in the characters and setting of the village in rural Quebec. The descriptions are wonderful without interupting the flow of the plot
What did you like best about this story?
I enjoyed the under plots, I love the characterisation and the development of these from the first book. Familiarity with the characters spikes imagination and makes the village come to life
What does Adam Sims bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The performance is wonderful. Adam Sims gentle tone and delivery is in complete empathy with Louise Penny' s style. I hope he continues to perform the remaining books as I cannot believe anyone else could help to produce such a complete package
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
As I listen to this series of books I find I am falling a little in love with CI Gamache, who comes across as a gentle giant among men, someone who would listen to your problems and care.
Any additional comments?
My only regret is that Three Pines, Ruth, the B&B and all are not for real. When hearing these books it is easy to imagine their lives carrying on, not in a literary parallel universe but across the Atlantic in Quebec
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- 11thman
- 17-05-18
Exceptional
When I realised Three Pines was going to be the setting again I was worried that we might be in Midsumer Murders territory. I needn’t have worried. The strong, distinctive characters were superbly drawn and the story developed relationships and themes from the first book. I loved it.
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- Baronessnewt
- 12-10-20
This is an excellent series
I have fallen in love with Gamache and Louise Penny's wonderful writing. I recommend the entire series. They are books you just can't put down - or stop listening to. Superb.
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