The Cruelest Month (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #3)
by Louise Penny
The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 23.1K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 310 pages.
About The Cruelest Month
Welcome to Three Pines, where the cruelest month is about to deliver on its threat.It's spring in the tiny, forgotten village; buds are on the trees and the first flowers are struggling through the newly thawed earth. But not everything is meant to return to life. . . When some villagers decide to celebrate Easter with a séance at the Old Hadley House, they are hoping to rid the town of its evil—until one of their party dies of fright. Was this a natural death, or was the victim somehow helped along?Brilliant, compassionate Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec is called to investigate, in a case that will force him to face his own ghosts as well as those of a seemingly idyllic town where relationships are far more dangerous than they seem.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louise Penny |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,121 |
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What genre is The Cruelest Month?
The Cruelest Month is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Cruelest Month worth reading?
Based on 23.1K reader ratings, The Cruelest Month has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Cruelest Month?
The Cruelest Month has 310 pages.
Who wrote The Cruelest Month?
The Cruelest Month was written by Louise Penny. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Cruelest Month?
The ISBN-13 for The Cruelest Month is 9780755328950.0.
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