A Trick of the Light (novel)

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A Trick of the Light
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First edition
Author Louise Penny
Genre Mystery fiction
Published2011
Publisher Minotaur Books
Pages352
Awards Anthony Award for Best Novel (2012)
ISBN 978-0-312-65545-7
Preceded by Bury Your Dead (novel)  
Followed by The Beautiful Mystery  
Website A Trick of the Light

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Synopsis

The body of a childhood friend of Clara Morrow, someone she supposedly hasn't seen in years, is found dead in her garden after a party. The murder is investigated by Armand Gamache.

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References

  1. Penny, Louise (2012-02-02). A Trick Of The Light: 7. Little, Brown Book Group. ISBN   9780748120550.
  2. "Louise Penny Author - Official site". www.louisepenny.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  3. "Fiction Book Review: A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny. Minotaur, $25.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-312-65545-7". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
  4. "Holdings: A trick of the light". www.buffalolib.org. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
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  7. "Winners and Nominees". Bouchercon. 2015-08-10. Archived from the original on 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2017-03-27.