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Maigret's Dead Man

Inspector Maigret #29
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret's Dead Man follows Detective Maigret as he unravels a perplexing case involving a desperate man who repeatedly calls for his help. This shadowy figure provides little information about who is pursuing him but soon winds up dead, leading Maigret on a tense investigation through the underworld of Paris to uncover the truth. The story is steeped in suspense and atmospheric detail, characteristic of Georges Simenon's detective tales.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic crime stories with a focus on psychological depth and atmospheric settings. The narrative unfolds with a masterful blend of suspense and intrigue, as the protagonist delves into a mysterious murder case, offering a rich tapestry of vividly drawn characters and an evocative sense of place. Fans of thoughtful detective tales that combine methodical investigation with human drama may find this one particularly captivating.

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Maigret's Dead Man

That shoeless foot looked incongruous lying on the pavement next to another foot encased in a shoe made of black kid leather. It was naked, private... A series of strange phone calls leads Inspector Maigret through the Paris streets towards a man out of his depth amid a network of merciless criminals.

A series of strange phone calls leads Inspector Maigret through the Paris streets towards a man out of his depth amid a network of merciless criminals.

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Maigret's Dead Man plunges into the murky Parisian underworld in the latest addition to the Penguin Maigret series.

Without the injuries, the man's face would have been unremarkable, fairly young and probably quite cheerful. Even in death, there were traces of something open and honest in his expression.

That shoeless foot looked incongruous lying on the pavement next to another foot encased in a shoe made of black kid leather. It was naked, private. It did not really seem dead. It was Maigret who retrieved the other shoe which lay by the kerb six or seven metres away.

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Several reviewers consider Georges Simenon to be one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, praising his skill at creating absorbing stories with vivid and detailed atmospheres. His work is regarded as timeless and modern, with Maigret novels specifically noted for their compelling and addictive nature. Simenon's writing is acclaimed for its clarity, simplicity, and deep psychological insights, earning him a spot among the top literary figures alongside Holmes and Poirot in detective fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241206379

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by David Coward
  • Translated by David Coward

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 240

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Inspector Maigret

About the Author

Georges Simenon (Author) Georges Simenon was born in Li ge, Belgium, in 1903. He is best known in Britain as the author of the Maigret novels and his prolific output of over 400 novels and short stories have made him a household name in continental Europe. He died in 1989 in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he had lived for the latter part of his life. David Coward (Translator) David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds and has translated many books from French for Penguin Classics.

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