In A Fatal Grace, it’s winter in Three Pines. The villagers are preparing for a traditional country Christmas, and someone is preparing for murder. If it’s been awhile since you’ve read the second book in the series, we invite you to refresh your memory of the novel with our Re-Read lead by the late Hope Dellon. You can also learn more about the real-life inspirations behind the settings and cultural references in the book, try a recipe the characters enjoy in A Fatal Grace, and explore more of all things A Fatal Grace here at GamacheSeries.com.
“I often think we should have tattooed on the back of whatever hand we use to shoot or write, ‘I might be wrong.’” What quote would you have tattooed on the back of your hand? Let us know in the comments!
43 replies on “The Wisdom of Armand Gamache: A Fatal Grace”
An important quote in a world where many are so polarized about their beliefs as being the right way that they are unable or unwilling to view other’s ideas and the possibility that those ideas could be correct
Don’t be afraid to just listen
Give the receiver the benefit of the doubt.
love the books. love the tv series. love the first quote. thank you
Look before you leap.
Proceed with caution.
I would really like everyone’s ideas. Let’s brainstorm!
“He knew he was loved. And he knew how to love.” — Chief Inspector Armand Gamache thinking of his dog, Henri, from “How the Light Gets In”
Don’t believe everything you think.
Pause.
I could be mischievous and spell this PAWS in honor of Muggins; then it would stand for Pause After Witnessing Stupidity…or S***…take a breath before responding. And Smile with teeth…growl if you must!
Love it!
Think before reacting