The Brutal Telling


The Brutal Telling is a novel written by Louise Penny, the fifth novel in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec. It was published by Minotaur Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Press owned by Macmillan Publishers. The book was published on 22 September 2009. It won to the Anthony Award for Best Novel in 2010.

Plot summary

The body of a man is found in the bistro in Three Pines. Investigations lead to a mysterious cottage in the nearby woods. Greed and revenge play a part. has a detailed plot at .