Review: A brilliant short story, set in idyllic Three Pines
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2014
Louise Penny is one of my favorite mystery writers. This novella, put out as part of Canada's abcliteracy good reads group is exceptional. I have always believed short stories and novellas are harder to write as you must stay true to and develop the characters quickly while maintaining your theme and plot with care. I enjoy the fictional Three Pines and wish it were a real place to visit. I may never leave as the characters have become so endearing, even with their quirks. In this story, a visitor to the hotel has been found in the surrounding forest hanging from a tree. Not all is as it seems as lies pile upon more lies and everyone is a suspect. I recommend this book to lovers of Hercules Poirot and other cozy mysteries.