Louise Penny | |
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 Penny in 2009 | |
| Born | July 1, 1958[1] Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Education | Bachelor of Applied Arts |
| Alma mater | Ryerson Polytechnical Institute |
| Period | 2005–present |
| Genre | Mystery fiction |
| Notable works | Chief Inspector Armand Gamache (Three Pines Mysteries) series |
| Spouse | Michael Whitehead |
| Website | |
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Louise Penny (born July 1, 1958)[1] CM OQ is a Canadian author of mystery novels set in the Canadian province of Quebec centred on the work of francophone Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. Penny's first career was as a radio broadcaster for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). After she turned to writing, she won numerous awards for her work, including the Agatha Award for best mystery novel of the year five times, including four consecutive years (2007–2010), and the Anthony Award for best novel of the year five times, including four consecutive years (2010–2013). Her novels have been published in 23 languages.