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    Still Life (Three Pines Mysteries)
    Louise Penny
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    In Penny's award-winning debut, a murder shatters Three Pines' tranquility, introducing Chief Inspector Gamache - a character so beloved that fans refuse to sell their copies. This Canadian mystery swept major awards while still unpublished, launching a cultural phenomenon that transcends borders.

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