"Celebrated British narrator and actor Ralph Cosham brings this wonderful murder mystery to life and draws in listeners with his charisma.... the Old World quality of his voice invokes radio murder mysteries from decades past, creating an endlessly entertaining listening experience." — Publishers Weekly A Rule Against Murder, the fourth book in Louise Penny's award-winning and critical revered mystery series features the wise and beleaguered Inspector Armand Gamache. It is the height of summer, and Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache are celebrating their wedding anniversary at Manoir Bellechasse, an isolated, luxurious inn not far from the village of Three Pines. But they're not alone. The Finney family—rich, cultured, and respectable—has also arrived for a celebration of their own. The beautiful Manoir Bellechasse might be surrounded by nature, but there is something unnatural looming. As the heat rises and the humidity closes in, some surprising guests turn up at the family reunion, and a terrible summer storm leaves behind a dead body. It is up to Chief Inspector Gamache to unearth secrets long buried and hatreds hidden behind polite smiles. The chase takes him to Three Pines, into the dark corners of his own life, and finally to a harrowing climax. Grab your headphones and dive into the latest thrilling audiobook from Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series.
Download and start listening now!
"Another wonderful book by Louise Penny as I make my way through this series. Each book is a delight and each book unpeals another layer of Inspector Gamache and his assistant, Beauvoir. Although this one did not take place in the Village of Three Pines, the village is visited in the book and certain residents of the village play key roles in this story. So good. This really deserves 4.5 stars. Am eager to start the next." — Donna (4 out of 5 stars)
"Another wonderful book by Louise Penny as I make my way through this series. Each book is a delight and each book unpeals another layer of Inspector Gamache and his assistant, Beauvoir. Although this one did not take place in the Village of Three Pines, the village is visited in the book and certain residents of the village play key roles in this story. So good. This really deserves 4.5 stars. Am eager to start the next."
“Cosham at his very best…Characters are refreshingly original and never overplayed, and the Old World quality of his voice invokes radio murder mysteries from decades past, creating an endlessly entertaining listening experience.”
“Suspects abound, naturally, and Gamache sorts through them with aplomb. One of the best traditional mystery series currently being published.”
“This latest treat in the series will keep fans salivating in anticipation, savoring each delectable morsel and yearning for more.”
“What a delight to have Inspector Gamache back on the scene. Penny does a superb job of gradually leading readers into the story. She sets the scene and introduces all the characters and their points of view before the murder happens. By that time, readers are fully invested in what’s happening. There’s so much more going on here than who murdered who. If you haven’t read the preceding books, some terrific stories await!”
" Love this one too!!! So good, calming… "
" Great setting, believable characters, beautifully told. Old wounds uncovered, old connections revealed, complicated personalities, many obscure issues unraveled. It will hold your interest to the end. "
" Fourth book in the Armand Gamache series. As always, I love the depth and strength of the Louise Penny's characters. These cozy mysteries always make me want to run away and live in Three Pines. Now I need to vacation at Manoir Bellechasse. Looking forward to the next book in the series. "
" Interesting with a twist, something I didn't expect "
" Love her characters. This was a hard book to put down. "
" I love the whole series "
" I enjoy this series very much. This particular book started slowly but blossomed as the story developed. "
" Heart-warming and cosy. I enjoyed it! "
" Cozy mystery, as usual. Most satisfying read. Makes me want to grab the next in the series. The Morrow's are a very strange family, indeed. "
" This is the 4th mystery in the Three Pines series. I adore the characters and settings of these series and each mystery is so wonderfully plotted and unraveled. Definitely one of my favorite mystery writers! "
" Such great character development and story telling and it just keeps getting better! I feel as if I would know these characters if I bumped into them and want to know what sort of trouble will confront them next. Excellent all around. "
" A Rule Against Murder was my introduction to Penny and her wonderful Gamache. I loved the book and at once searched out everything by Penny I could find. "
" Excellent; Continuing character: Inspector Armand Gamache; while at a resort, Gamache and his wife meet a family, which includes two friends of theirs; later a member of the family is murdered by a falling statue and all are suspects "
" I really enjoy Ruth's poetry. I'd be thrilled if Ms. Penny were ever to release a book of Ruth's work. "
" I've fallen in love with this author and her characters. It's basically a cozy mystery, but with much more depth than the typical cozy. "
" I love Armande Gamache! I would like to live next door to him and his wife. He is a wonderful character and Louise Penny is a wonderful writer. Every book in this series comes with a guarantee to be satisfying. "
" I'm sad to say that this seriously ran out of steam before the end. "
" Murder ruins the Gamache's anniversary holiday. How convenient that Three Pines is so close and all our familiar citizens are still able to assist in the investigation. What happened to Nicole, the difficult investigator? "
" Louise Penny delivers again - excellent writing, characters that grow on you, and a very enjoyable guide in Inspector Gamache "
" Loved it. Her writing is subtle, great mystery. "
" Great characters, intelligent plots and interesting current day Quebec setting make these police procedurals on a par with Donna Leon's Venice mysteries. Better if read in order for the ongoing stories. "
" Fabulous! Kept me guessing who the murderer was throughout the whole story and I was completely surprised and shocked. Looking forward to reading the next book. "
" I'm really loving this Inspector Gamache series, set in Quebec. Penny's method of character development is quite remarkable. "
" I really enjoyed this book. Thanks to Louise Penny for another page turner. So far I've enjoyed all the books in this series. Keep them coming! "
" This series is growing on me. The characters are developing in an interesting way. Interesting insights into Canada and Quebec. "
" This series seems to get better with each new addition. "
" I enjoyed this book, although I didn't like quite a few of the many characters, and was a bit irritated with the author for leaving some questions unanswered. "
" I love the Armand Gamache series. Louise Penny's writing style reminds me of Jan Karon's Mitford series in the way she depicts the villagers and life in Three Pines only with mysteries and a Canadian accent. "
" Loved it! This series has combined charm with suspicion and showcases beautifully flawed heroes along with doggedly perfect ones. This was a good puzzler, too. "
" Continuing this wonderful series, you get to know the characters even more -- as well as deepening your knowledge of Quebec. Very nice series indeed. "
" This has been the best of the series thus far. I laughed and cried and read the book in snippets, so that it would last longer. With each book, Ms. Penny's writing improves, and that is saying something, because she is a truly wonderful writer. "
" This is the first Louise Penny book I have read but will be picking more up soon. Great mystery and wonderful characters, just one of those books that you love to grab a blanket and a coffee and curl up on the couch with. "
" Loved loved loved this one. This collection has everything that I love. I want to underline and remember some things. Love the characters and the newly added characters. Penny is a master "
" Another great Armand Gamache mystery! "
Louise Penny is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Toronto Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. She is also coauthor with Hillary Rodham Clinton of the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller State of Terror. She has won numerous awards, including eight Agatha Awards and a CWA Dagger, and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2017, she received the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture.
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.
Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Audiobooks Were Restored to Your Cart
[ShoppingCartItemsAddedOnMerge] audiobook(s) were left in your cart from a previous visit, and saved to your account for your convenience. You may view or remove these audiobooks on the shopping cart page.