How the Light Gets In

In the frosty, festive lead-up to Christmas in Québec, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds himself adrift in a sea of professional and personal turmoil. His Homicide Department is decimated by internal politics, his once-loyal lieutenant, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, is estranged, and powerful enemies are closing in. A timely, if perplexing, message from Myrna Landers beckons him to the seemingly idyllic village of Three Pines, reporting the disappearance of a friend. Gamache, weary of the city's machinations, seizes the opportunity for a temporary escape. However, the mystery deepens when he discovers Myrna's friend was once a global celebrity, now forgotten by all but the eccentric poet Ruth Zardo. As Gamache delves into the enigma of the missing woman, the tranquility of Three Pines begins to crack, revealing underlying tensions and dangers. Amidst the charming, snow-covered landscape, Gamache is not only hunting for a missing person but also desperately searching for sanctuary for himself and his remaining loyal team, questioning the true cost of peace and the insidious ways light can penetrate even the most guarded places.