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A Better Man by Louise Penny
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Adult Fiction, Detective, Crime
Length: 437 pages
First Published Year: 2019
Series: Three Pines series
Literary Awards: Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller (2019)
ISBN: 9781250066213
Language: English
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Publisher’s Description Summary
In Louise Penny’s latest thriller, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache faces a whirlwind of challenges as he steps back into his role at the Sûreté du Québec.
On his first day, Gamache not only grapples with shared leadership with Jean-Guy Beauvoir, his former second-in-command, but also confronts a province swamped by catastrophic spring floods.
Amid this chaos, a desperate father seeks Gamache’s help to find his missing daughter.
Although initially hesitant, Gamache’s empathy, fueled by his own experience as a father, drives him to continue the search.
The situation intensifies as floodwaters rise and Gamache faces a barrage of harsh criticism on social media.
The discovery of a body escalates the tension, leading to critical errors in judgment.
Gamache is haunted by a chilling question: What would you do if the person who harmed your child was free?
As the story unfolds, Gamache must confront this harrowing reality, testing his limits and moral compass.
Quotes from A Better Man by Louise Penny
- Is it true? Is it kind? Does it need to be said?
- Chief Inspector Gamache’s says there are ‘four sentences that lead to wisdom: I don’t know. I need help. I’m sorry. I was wrong.
- How often we made our worst fears come true, by behaving as though they already were.
- After all, it’s how the light gets in.
- All that most maddens and torments; all that stirs up the lees of things; all truth with malice in it.
- She was beginning to see how quickly something completely normal could suddenly seem sinister, if you chose to see it that way.
About Louise Penny
From her early days at the CBC to becoming a renowned mystery author, Louise Penny’s journey is marked by her creation of the Gamache series, set in Quebec, which brought her numerous literary awards.
Facing personal challenges, such as alcoholism and her husband’s dementia, Penny’s strength is evident.
Her residence in Knowlton, Quebec, situates her close to the settings of her stories.
Recognized for her cultural impact, Penny has received top Canadian honors, celebrating her significant contributions to literature and the arts.
Visit the author’s website for more information.
