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Glass Houses

Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 13

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Glass Houses

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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Read by the series reader Adam Sims.

One cold November day, a mysterious figure appears on the village green in Three Pines, causing unease, alarm and confusion among everyone who sees it. Chief Superintendent Armand Gamache knows something is seriously wrong, but all he can do is watch and wait, hoping his worst fears are not realised. But when the figure disappears and a dead body is discovered, it falls to Gamache to investigate.

In the early days of the murder inquiry, and months later, as the trial for the accused begins, Gamache must face the consequences of his decisions and his actions, from which there is no going back....

Gripping, surprising and powerful, Glass Houses is the new ingenious and illuminating novel from number one best seller Louise Penny which will leave you spellbound until the last minute.

©2017 Louise Penny (P)2017 Ulverscroft Ltd Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective

Critic Reviews

"Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times." (Denise Mina)

"She makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes." (The Times)

"Fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings." (Ann Cleeves)
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I loved this book - and an excellent performance from the reader. So why not 5 stars? The previous Gamache book was so good, and this one, while excellent, doesn't quite make the same grade. But a 4 starred Gamache book is 10 stars from any other writer.

Another triumph from Louise Penny

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Thought the plotting was too fanciful in this book. It just wasn’t procedurally credible. Our heroes became Keystone Cops.

Silly plot

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As usual Louise Penny keeps on delivering. How history itself becomes part of the story and the story has so many paths. Truly amazing.

Just WOW

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Pure escapism.
I keep thinking I’m going to weary of these books and the characters. Surely there’s too much drama in one tiny town? But Adam Sims’ voice and characterisations propel it forward.
Another glorious tale by Louise Penny.

Glorious

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Robert Bathurst beautifully conveys the enthralling characters who inhabit Three Pines. I have loved Louise Penny's books from the first novel I read. This is the first audio version to which I have listened. I will be listening to more.

Enthralling

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Extremely boring listen. Managed to get to chapter 3 but then had to stop as I couldn’t bear it any longer.

Boring

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