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During the annual Boxing Day curling match in the snowy village of Three Pines, CC de Poitiers is electrocuted in front of a crowd, leaving everyone shocked and without witnesses. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives to investigate the murder, facing the challenge of piecing together how such a public crime could occur unnoticed. He questions villagers, including CC's estranged husband and daughter, who harbor deep resentment towards her. As Gamache examines the scene, he discovers anti-freezing liquid and realizes CC's death involves a complex setup requiring her to be in a vulnerable position. The investigation reveals CC's tumultuous relationships and the animosity she has cultivated within the community, complicating his search for the truth.

In the village of Three Pines, a group of friends gathers for a séance at the infamous Hadley House, hoping to connect with spirits. During the event, the atmosphere grows tense as the lights go out, and a scream pierces the air, leading to the shocking collapse of Madeleine Favreau, who is later found dead. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives to investigate, facing challenges as he navigates the tight-knit community and their secrets. He learns that Madeleine's death is linked to a powerful drug found in her system, raising questions about who might have administered it. As Gamache delves deeper, he confronts not only the mystery of her death but also the dark history of Hadley House itself.

At Manoir Bellechasse, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his wife, Reine-Marie, arrive for their anniversary but find themselves amidst the wealthy and dysfunctional Finney family, gathered for a reunion. Tensions escalate during a stormy night when Julia Finney is discovered crushed beneath a statue of her father, raising suspicions of foul play. Gamache faces the challenge of investigating the circumstances surrounding Julia's death while navigating the family's complex dynamics and their hostile interactions. As he interviews family members, he uncovers hidden resentments and confronts the reality that the statue's fall may not have been an accident. The oppressive heat and humidity amplify the already strained atmosphere, complicating Gamache's efforts to maintain order and uncover the truth.

In the quaint village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates a murder when a body is discovered in Olivier's bistro. Gamache learns that the victim had been living as a hermit in the woods, surrounded by valuable artifacts. As he questions the villagers, tensions rise, particularly between Olivier and Marc Gilbert, who is renovating the old Hadley house into a luxury spa. Dominique Gilbert discovers a cabin in the forest stained with blood, leading Gamache to suspect a deeper connection between the victim and the locals. Gamache orders a search of all homes and businesses in Three Pines for clues, while Olivier's alibis begin to unravel under scrutiny. The investigation reveals hidden artifacts and raises questions about the villagers' pasts, complicating the search for the truth.

In Quebec City during a harsh winter, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates a murder at the Literary and Historical Society where Augustin Renaud is found dead in the basement. As he navigates the chilly corridors of the library, he discovers that Renaud was obsessively searching for Samuel de Champlain's burial site. Gamache faces resistance from local officials who are hesitant to cooperate, complicating his efforts. Meanwhile, his colleague, Inspector Beauvoir, visits Olivier in prison to gather information about the case and learns that Olivier may have been involved in a previous crime linked to Renaud. The investigation intensifies as Gamache receives troubling letters from Three Pines regarding Olivier's conviction, prompting him to confront the past while seeking justice in the present.

Clara Morrow prepares for her first solo exhibition at the Musée d'Art Contemporain in Montréal, feeling anxious about the critics' opinions. After the vernissage, she hosts a barbecue at her home in Three Pines, where guests celebrate her success. The next morning, Clara's husband, Peter, and their neighbor, Olivier, discover a woman's body in the garden, dressed for a party. The victim is identified as Lillian Dyson, an art critic and Clara's childhood friend, who Clara had not seen for years. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called to investigate the murder, interviewing attendees from the previous night to uncover motives. As he delves deeper, he faces challenges in piecing together Lillian's last moments and determining how she ended up in Clara's garden.

In a remote monastery hidden in the wilderness of Quebec, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his partner Jean-Guy Beauvoir arrive to investigate the murder of Frère Mathieu, the choir director. The monks, who have taken a vow of silence except for their Gregorian chants, become suspects as tensions rise within their cloistered community. Gamache interviews various monks, including Abbot Philippe and newcomer Frère Luc, while navigating the political divisions among them. They uncover a piece of paper clutched by the victim, which hints at a deeper connection to the music that permeates the monastery. As they delve into the investigation, they face resistance from the monks, who are reluctant to discuss their internal conflicts. Gamache realizes that every monk had the opportunity to commit the crime, complicating their search for the truth.

In the village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache receives a call from Myrna Landers, who is concerned about her missing friend, Constance Pineault. Gamache drives to the village, where he learns that Constance has failed to arrive for Christmas and is later found murdered in her home. As he investigates, he discovers that Constance is actually Constance Ouellet, one of the famous Ouellet quintuplets. Gamache interviews villagers like Ruth Zardo and Gabri, who provide insights into Constance's past and the secrets she kept. Meanwhile, Gamache faces challenges from his superiors at the Sûreté, who are monitoring him closely and have sent his former partner Jean-Guy Beauvoir on dangerous assignments. The tension escalates as Gamache races against time to uncover the truth behind Constance's death while navigating the threats from within his own organization.

In the village of Three Pines, Armand Gamache sits on a bench with Clara Morrow, who reveals her husband Peter has not returned as promised after their year-long separation. Clara, distressed and fearing for Peter's safety, asks Gamache to help find him. They learn that Peter traveled through Europe and Canada, but there are no leads on his whereabouts. Gamache, along with his son-in-law Jean-Guy Beauvoir, embarks on a journey to track down Peter, facing challenges such as navigating through Peter's estranged family and uncovering unsettling clues about his recent paintings. The investigation leads them to a remote cabin in Tabaquen, where they discover a shocking scene involving Peter and a dead body. As tensions rise, they confront the reality of Peter's situation, revealing deeper layers of mystery and danger.

In the village of Three Pines, nine-year-old Laurent Lepage bursts into the bistro, excitedly claiming he has found a massive gun in the forest. Despite his history of tall tales, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache drives him home instead of investigating further. The next day, Laurent goes missing, and his body is discovered beside his bicycle, leading to suspicions of foul play. Gamache realizes Laurent's favorite stick is missing, prompting a search that uncovers the enormous gun hidden in the woods, complete with an engraving of a monster. As the investigation unfolds, Gamache faces the challenge of convincing the skeptical villagers that Laurent's claims were true and that his death may not have been an accident.

In the village of Three Pines, former Chief Inspector Armand Gamache begins his new role as Commander of the Sûreté Academy after retiring from the Sûreté du Québec. He hires his estranged friend Michel Brébeuf and retains the corrupt Serge Leduc as a professor, aiming to reform the academy. Shortly after, Leduc is found dead in his room with a revolver next to him and a mysterious map hidden in a wall of the bistro. Gamache gathers four cadets, including Amelia Choquet, to investigate the map's significance while ensuring their safety amidst rising tensions. As they delve into the mystery, they face challenges from within the academy and external scrutiny from law enforcement officials. The investigation intensifies as Gamache navigates the dangerous dynamics between faculty and students while uncovering dark secrets tied to Leduc's past.

In the village of Three Pines, a mysterious figure dressed in black stands silently on the village green, unnerving the locals, including Chief Superintendent Armand Gamache. As he observes the figure through rain and sleet, Gamache is unable to intervene since no crime has been committed. The next morning, the figure disappears, and a body is discovered in the church's root cellar, prompting an investigation into the murder of architect Katie Evans. Gamache and his team face challenges as they navigate the complexities of the case while dealing with mounting tensions among the villagers. The story alternates between this chilling November and a courtroom trial in July, where Gamache must testify under scrutiny about his actions leading up to the murder. The investigation reveals deeper connections among the villagers and raises questions about their pasts as they confront the implications of the crime.

In the snowy village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives at a dilapidated farmhouse after receiving a mysterious letter summoning him to an appointment. Inside, he meets Myrna Landers and Benedict Pouliot, fellow executors of a bizarre will left by Bertha Baumgartner, a woman none of them know. The terms of the will include outlandish bequests that raise suspicions about the woman's sanity. As they begin to investigate, they discover that Baumgartner's children are bewildered by the allocations, which seem to promise imaginary wealth. Their inquiry takes a darker turn when a body is found nearby, complicating their task and raising the stakes. Meanwhile, Gamache faces the challenge of retrieving a dangerous opioid that has gone missing, threatening lives in Montreal as he races against time to prevent a crisis.

In the quaint village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns to his role amid rising floodwaters threatening the community. As he shares the homicide department with Jean-Guy Beauvoir, a distraught father approaches Gamache, pleading for help in finding his missing pregnant daughter, Vivienne Godin. Gamache and his team investigate Vivienne's abusive husband, Carl Tracey, who exhibits indifference during questioning. While the rivers swell, the detectives face mounting pressure from social media attacks against Gamache. As they search for clues, a body is discovered, complicating the investigation and intensifying the urgency to solve the case before more lives are lost.

In Paris for the birth of his granddaughter, Armand Gamache and his family dine with his godfather, billionaire Stephen Horowitz. After their meal, they witness Stephen being deliberately struck by a car, leaving him critically injured. The next day, Armand discovers a body in Stephen's ransacked apartment, identified as venture capitalist Alexander Plessner. As Armand investigates, he finds suspicious clues linking Stephen to corporate intrigue and learns that his son Daniel is in danger after being captured by corrupt police. The family faces challenges as they navigate the treacherous waters of deception and hidden agendas within the city.

In the village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is assigned to provide security for a controversial lecture by Professor Abigail Robinson at the local university gymnasium. As the crowd gathers, tensions rise when Gamache attempts to persuade Robinson and Chancellor Colette Roberge to cancel the event due to safety concerns, but they refuse. During the lecture, chaos erupts as firecrackers are thrown into the audience, and a gunshot rings out, prompting Gamache to shield Robinson from danger. Following this incident, a brutal murder occurs in the woods, where the professor's assistant is found dead, raising questions about mistaken identity and escalating hostility towards Robinson's ideas. Gamache and his team face the challenge of investigating the murder amidst a volatile atmosphere fueled by public outrage and conflicting opinions.

In the village of Three Pines, a letter from a long-deceased stonemason reveals a hidden room in Myrna's bookstore. As Billy and Myrna break down the wall, they uncover a copy of the famous painting, The Paston Treasure, featuring modern objects. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his deputy, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the letter and the room's discovery. They visit the home of Monsieur Godin, who shares that his wife died shortly after forwarding the letter to Billy, raising suspicions about her death. Gamache confronts the unsettling connections between the painting's objects and recent murders in the village. Tensions rise as Gamache becomes aware of an old enemy's looming threat to his family and community.

In the quaint village of Three Pines, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache receives relentless phone calls that disrupt a peaceful August morning with his wife, Reine-Marie. After finally answering, he is met with anger and confusion as alarms trigger at his Montreal flat. A missing coat and a cryptic note lead him to a cafe where he meets a biologist who hints at a looming threat. As they leave, Gamache saves a grandfather and grandchild from an oncoming vehicle, only to witness the biologist's murder moments later. With trust eroding among his colleagues, Gamache must navigate these escalating dangers while piecing together the clues that suggest a sinister plot against Montreal's water supply.

In a small, dimly lit diner on a rainy night, a waitress overhears two men discussing a recent heist involving stolen artifacts. As she serves coffee, she notices one of the men nervously glancing out the window, clearly anxious about being followed. Meanwhile, an FBI agent is tracking the pair, piecing together clues from a series of robberies linked to an underground smuggling ring. The agent faces the challenge of coordinating with local law enforcement while trying to prevent the criminals from escaping. Tension escalates when the waitress accidentally becomes entangled in their plans, leading to a confrontation in the diner that puts everyone at risk.