The Long Way Home (Chief Inspector Gamache Novels) - Hardcover

Penny, Louise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410469859 ISBN 13: 9781410469854

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2014

Synopsis

Happily retired in the village of Three Pines, Armand Gamache, former Chief Inspector of Homicide with the Surete du Quebec, has found a peace he'd only imagined possible. On warm summer mornings he sits on a bench holding a small book, " The Balm in Gilead, " in his large hands. "There is a balm in Gilead," his neighbor Clara Morrow reads from the dust jacket, "to make the wounded whole."

While Gamache doesn't talk about his wounds and his balm, Clara tells him about hers. Peter, her artist husband, has failed to come home. Failed to show up as promised on the first anniversary of their separation. She wants Gamache's help to find him. Having finally found sanctuary, Gamache feels a near revulsion at the thought of leaving Three Pines. "There's power enough in Heaven," he finishes the quote as he contemplates the quiet village, "to cure a sin-sick soul." And then he gets up. And joins her.

Together with his former second-in-command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, and Myrna Landers, they journey deeper and deeper into Quebec. And deeper and deeper into the soul of Peter Morrow. A man so desperate to recapture his fame as an artist, he would sell that soul. And may have. The journey takes them further and further from Three Pines, to the very mouth of the great St. Lawrence river. To an area so desolate, so damned, the first mariners called it The land God gave to Cain. And there they discover the terrible damage done by a sin-sick soul.

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Review:

"Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines." --"The New York Times
""Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous." --Sarah Weinman, "National Post
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"A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author." --"USA Today "

"Penny, as always, creates a complex story about people dealing with complex emotional issues. And she does so with deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...A story that examines the making of art and the struggles of artists, "The Long Way Home " is itself a work of art, a novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit." "--Richmond Times-Dispatch "

"Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and - thank goodness - redemption." --"The Charlotte Observer
""As with all the author's other titles, Penny wraps her mystery around the history and personality of the people involved. By this point in the series, each inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears." --"Library Journal "(starred review)

"Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama, overlaying the whole with an all-powerful sense of landscape as a conduit to meaning...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny." --"Booklist "(starred review)

"Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . . Penny offers real insight into the evolution of artistic style as well as the envy that artists feel about each other's success . . . . The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase." --"Publishers Weekly
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"Penny develops the story behind Peter's disappearance at a slow, masterful pace, revealing each layer of the mystery alongside an introspective glance at Gamache and his comrades, who can all sympathize with Peter's search for purpose. The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover.." --"Kirkus Reviews"

Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines. "The New York Times"

Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous. "Sarah Weinman, National Post"

A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author. "USA Today"

Deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...[A] novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"

Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and thank goodness redemption. "The Charlotte Observer"

[E]ach inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears. "Library Journal (starred review)"

Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny. "Booklist (starred review)"

Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . .The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase. "Publishers Weekly"

The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover. "Kirkus Reviews""

"Kirkus Reviews" Best Crime Fiction of the Year

"The Washington Post" Best Fiction Books of the Year

"The Globe and Mail" Top 100 Books of the Year and Top 5 Crime Novels

"National Post" Best in Continuing Series, Masters Edition

"The Toronto Star "Best Crime Fiction books of the Year

Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines.
"The New York Times"

A pleasure an ambitious novel a fascinating piece of work, and I suspect that Penny s ever-widening circle of admirers will keep it on the bestseller lists for some time to come.
Patrick Anderson, "Washington Post"

Enchanting
"New York Times Book Review"

Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous.
Sarah Weinman, " National Post"

A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author.
"USA Today"

Deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...[A] novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit.
"Richmond Times-Dispatch"

Penny creates a wonderful sense of place.
Mary Ann Gwinn, "Seattle Times"

Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and thank goodness redemption.
"The Charlotte Observer"

The best story so far, thanks to strong characters, a deep and sophisticated plot, and just a soupcon of Joseph Conrad Absolutely not to be missed.
Margaret Cannon, "The Globe and Mail"

[E]ach inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears.
"Library Journal (starred review)"

Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny.
"Booklist (starred review)"

Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . .The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase.
"Publishers Weekly"

The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover.
"Kirkus Reviews""

Kirkus Reviews Best Crime Fiction of the Year

The Washington Post Best Fiction Books of the Year

The Globe and Mail Top 100 Books of the Year and Top 5 Crime Novels

National Post Best in Continuing Series, Masters Edition

The Toronto Star Best Crime Fiction books of the Year

Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines.
The New York Times

A pleasure an ambitious novel a fascinating piece of work, and I suspect that Penny s ever-widening circle of admirers will keep it on the bestseller lists for some time to come.
Patrick Anderson, Washington Post

Enchanting
New York Times Book Review

Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous.
Sarah Weinman, National Post

A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author.
USA Today

Deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...[A] novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit.
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Penny creates a wonderful sense of place.
Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times

Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and thank goodness redemption.
The Charlotte Observer

The best story so far, thanks to strong characters, a deep and sophisticated plot, and just a soupcon of Joseph Conrad Absolutely not to be missed.
Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail

[E]ach inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears.
Library Journal (starred review)

Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny.
Booklist (starred review)

Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . .The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase.
Publishers Weekly

The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover.
Kirkus Reviews

"

Kirkus Reviews Best Crime Fiction of the Year

The Washington Post Best Fiction Books of the Year

The Globe and Mail Top 100 Books of the Year and Top 5 Crime Novels

National Post Best in Continuing Series, Masters Edition

The Toronto Star Best Crime Fiction books of the Year

"Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines."
--The New York Times

"A pleasure ... an ambitious novel... a fascinating piece of work, and I suspect that Penny's ever-widening circle of admirers will keep it on the bestseller lists for some time to come."
--Patrick Anderson, Washington Post

"Enchanting..."
--New York Times Book Review

"Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous."
--Sarah Weinman, National Post

"A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author."
--USA Today

"Deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...[A] novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit."
--Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Penny creates a wonderful sense of place."
--Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times

"Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and - thank goodness - redemption."
--The Charlotte Observer

"The best story so far, thanks to strong characters, a deep and sophisticated plot, and just a soupcon of Joseph Conrad... Absolutely not to be missed."
--Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail

"[E]ach inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears."
--Library Journal (starred review)

"Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny."
--Booklist (starred review)

"Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . .The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase."
--Publishers Weekly

"The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Ms. Penny's books mix some classic elements of the police procedural with a deep-delving psychology, as well as a sorrowful sense of the precarious nature of human goodness, and the persistence of its opposite, even in rural Edens like Three Pines." --The New York Times

"Again and again, Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache series is Exhibit A for how to write a great crime novel, with each installment improving on the previous." --Sarah Weinman, National Post

"A counterintuitive and absorbing mystery from a superb author." --USA Today

"Penny, as always, creates a complex story about people dealing with complex emotional issues. And she does so with deeply drawn and ever-evolving characters, a sense of place that leaps from the pages and prose that invites multiple re-readings...A story that examines the making of art and the struggles of artists, The Long Way Home is itself a work of art, a novel that transcends genre, engages heart and mind and, like all of Penny's work, leaves the reader awestruck by the depth of her skills and the decency of her spirit." --Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and - thank goodness - redemption." --The Charlotte Observer

"As with all the author's other titles, Penny wraps her mystery around the history and personality of the people involved. By this point in the series, each inhabitant of Three Pines is a distinct individual, and the humor that lights the dark places of the investigation is firmly rooted in their long friendships, or, in some cases, frenemyships. The heartbreaking conclusion will leave series readers blinking back tears." --Library Journal (starred review)

"Penny dexterously combines suspense with psychological drama, overlaying the whole with an all-powerful sense of landscape as a conduit to meaning...Another gem from the endlessly astonishing Penny." --Booklist (starred review)

"Perceptive . . . perfectly paced . . . Penny offers real insight into the evolution of artistic style as well as the envy that artists feel about each other's success . . . . The prose is remarkable fresh, filled with illumination and delightful turns of phrase." --Publishers Weekly

"Penny develops the story behind Peter's disappearance at a slow, masterful pace, revealing each layer of the mystery alongside an introspective glance at Gamache and his comrades, who can all sympathize with Peter's search for purpose. The emotional depth accessed here is both a wonder and a joy to uncover.." --Kirkus Reviews

Book Description:

The tenth atmospheric, suspenseful novel in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, from multi-award winning and number one New York Times bestselling author, Louise Penny

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1410469859
• ISBN 13: 9781410469854
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 605