A New Mystery in the Chief Inspector Gamache Series

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is pulled into a chilling case when a terrified caller reports a body in a place called Lost Nation before the line abruptly cuts off. Gamache and his team—Jean-Guy Beauvoir and Isabelle Lacoste—discover a bizarre scene: an unidentified man lying on an unmarked grave in a century-old, abandoned cemetery.

The mystery deepens as the call seems to originate from Gamache's neighbor, Clara Morrow, who denies any involvement, though a connection between her family and Lost Nation soon becomes apparent. Gamache must unravel the legend of Lost Nation, track down a lost ship, decipher documents belonging to a Victorian botanist, and investigate a mysterious, potentially life-saving or life-taking plant.

As spectral presences gather, Gamache realizes the initial death is only the beginning. To solve the crime and prevent catastrophe, he must confront long-buried secrets and old lies.

Key Features/Benefits

• The brand new mystery featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache.
• Book 21 in the acclaimed Chief Inspector Gamache Mysteries series.
• A complex investigation involving historical secrets, lost artifacts, and potential danger.
• Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny.

Specifications

• Author: Louise Penny
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 416 pages
• Publication Date: October 20, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1399753509
• ISBN-13: 978-1399753500
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.2 x 24 cm
• Weight: 788 g

Dive into this gripping new installment where the past refuses to stay buried, challenging Gamache to solve a crime that spans generations.