The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #8)
by Louise Penny
The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 16.2K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 390 pages.
About The Beautiful Mystery
No outsiders are ever admitted to the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, hidden deep in the wilderness of Québec, where two dozen cloistered monks live in peace and prayer. Ironically, for a community that has taken a vow of silence, the monks have become world-famous for their glorious voices, raised in ancient chants whose effect on both singer and listener is so profound it is known as "the beautiful mystery."But when the renowned choir director is murdered, the lock on the monastery's massive wooden door is drawn back to admit Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir of the Sûreté du Québec. There they discover disquiet beneath the silence, discord in the apparent harmony. But before finding the killer, before restoring peace, the Chief must first consider the divine, the human, and the cracks in between.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louise Penny |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 390 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,170 |
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What genre is The Beautiful Mystery?
The Beautiful Mystery is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Beautiful Mystery worth reading?
Based on 16.2K reader ratings, The Beautiful Mystery has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Beautiful Mystery?
The Beautiful Mystery has 390 pages.
Who wrote The Beautiful Mystery?
The Beautiful Mystery was written by Louise Penny. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Beautiful Mystery?
The ISBN-13 for The Beautiful Mystery is 9781250031130.0.
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