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Madame Maigret's Friend

Inspector Maigret #34
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Madame Maigret's Friend by Georges Simenon is a captivating crime novel where Inspector Maigret is drawn into a complex investigation after an unexpected encounter between Madame Maigret and an enigmatic woman. As the case unfolds, hidden secrets and unexpected connections are revealed, showcasing Maigret's skill in unraveling mysteries in the undercurrents of Parisian life. This thrilling tale balances suspense with intriguing character insights, making it a must-read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a classic detective story set in the evocative streets of Paris, featuring the meticulous and perceptive Inspector Maigret. The narrative offers a rich blend of intriguing character dynamics and a cleverly woven mystery, making it an engaging read for fans of crime and thriller genres.

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Madame Maigret's Friend

Originally published in French as L'amie de Mme Maigret by Presses de la Cite, 1950.

Inspector Maigret's wife turns sleuth after a strange encounter in a Paris square leads her on the trail of a woman in a white hat, and towards a grisly tale of deception and greed.

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A new translation in the Penguin Maigret series: Madame Maigret's Friend sees Madame Maigret take the lead in this disturbing investigation.

When he got to his door, he was surprised not to hear any noise in the kitchen and not to smell any food. He went in, crossed the dining room, where the table had not been laid, and at last saw Madame Maigret, in her slip, busy taking off her stockings.

This was so unlike her that he could find nothing to say, and when she saw him standing there wide-eyed, she burst out laughing.

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Madame Maigret's Friend by Georges Simenon has been praised for its timeless appeal and evocative descriptions, drawing readers into the world and atmosphere of mid-20th century Paris. Critics laude Simenon as a master of capturing human nature with a vivid and economical writing style that immerses the reader. His detective, Maigret, ranks among the legendary fictional detectives, and the series is extolled for being both riveting and literature of lasting significance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241240168

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Howard Curtis
  • Translated by Howard Curtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 192

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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.

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