Louise Penny

About

French Canadian mystery author who created Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, her main character. She has written many books in this series since 2005.

Before Fame

After earning her bachelors degree from Ryerson University, she began working for the Canadian Broadcasting Company.

Trivia

She was appointed to the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture in 2013.

Family Life

When she married her husband Michael Whitehead, she retired from CBC and began writing full time.

Associated With

She is associated with actor Nathaniel Parker, who played the inspector in her first novel's movie adaptation.