

The stories of the cobrador of Spain are about a person dressed in dark clothes. The two men are engaged in busting a drug racket involving the sale of opioids.Īnother positive is the epilogue of the novel, which is not just touching, but also plays a pivotal role in the grand scheme of things. One such subplot is the intrigue generated by Gamache and his son-in-law, Jean-Guy.

While the plot itself is quite original, it is backed up by various subplots as well. Penny has meticulously interwoven a plot of murder, guilt, historic trails, and the lawful pursuit of the lawless. The best thing about Glass Houses is its intricate story line. Contrary to what one would expect from a thriller, the focus always remains on why the murder was committed, rather than who committed it. The novel also has a philosophical aspect to it.

This figure has an intimidating presence, as if it were death personified. It is dressed in a black robe and black mask. It portrays the tranquil village of Three Pines, which is under siege by something sinister.Ī tall figure stands at the village square. Glass Houses is the thirteenth book in the Inspector Gamache series. Louise lives in a small village south of Montréal. Her following work, The Brutal Telling, was the New York Times, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and National Indie bestseller. Her next novel, A Rule against Murder, went on to become a New York Times bestseller. Her second and third books, A Fatal Grace and The Cruelest Month respectively, both won the Agatha Award for Best Novel. Louise Penny’s first novel, Still Life, also got the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards. Louise Penny is the author of the #1 New York Times and the Global and Mail bestselling series of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels ( Still Life, A Fatal Grace, and The Cruelest Month).
