In the wake of a disturbing case, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache retreats to the historic, snowbound streets of Québec City, hoping to recover and reflect. But as he becomes drawn into an old mystery buried beneath the city’s layers of history, he must confront questions of memory, loyalty, and the cost of uncovering the truth. Atmospheric, thoughtful, and quietly suspenseful, this novel blends rich character work with a deeply human mystery.