The Beautiful Mystery / Louise Penny, 373 p.

Not just another "murder in the monastery", The Beautiful Mystery is lyrical and engaging, playing on the name of the elusive first written Gregorian chants.  Hidden deep in the back country of Quebec, the cloistered monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups is the setting for murder, and where Chief Inspector Gamache discovers all is not as it seems among the peace-loving monks.  Thoughtful and engaging, I recommend this and look forward to reading more by Penny, a new author for me.