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Maigret Sets a Trap

Inspector Maigret #48
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret Sets a Trap by Georges Simenon is a gripping crime novel where the iconic inspector Maigret faces a tricky and elusive case. Set in a seedy Parisian neighbourhood, Maigret uses his keen instincts to hunt down a serial killer preying on women. The tension rises as the detective’s intuitive approach meets unexpected turns, challenging his skills in solving the tense and intricate mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological crime thrillers featuring methodical detective work. Dive into a tense and atmospheric narrative where Chief Inspector Maigret meticulously crafts a plan to ensnare a cunning serial killer prowling the streets of Paris. Followers of intricate plots and character-driven mysteries will find this a compelling read.

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Maigret Sets a Trap

"First published in Frech as Maigret tend un piáege by Presses de la Citâe 1955"--Title page verso.

With Paris under siege following a series of murders, Maigret must hatch a cunning plan to lure the murderer out.

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With Paris under siege following a series of murders, Maigret must hatch a cunning plan to lure the murderer out.

High up in Montmartre, there was a festive atmosphere, people were crowding round the little tables where rosé wine was being served... Yet a hundred metres further on, the little alleyways were deserted, and the killer might find it easy to pounce.

Detective Chief Inspector Maigret is known for his infallible instinct, for getting at the truth no matter how complex the case, but when someone starts killing women on the streets of Montmartre, he finds himself confounded. Under increasing pressure, Maigret brings together officers from across the city in a trap that finally catches the murderer out.

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Maigret Sets a Trap by Georges Simenon consistently garners praise for its timelessness and masterful storytelling. Critics highlight Simenon's ability to craft deeply absorbing narratives with keen observations of human nature, comparing him to literary greats like Chekhov. The atmospheric setting and the character of Maigret are often noted as compelling components, placing the detective alongside iconic figures like Holmes and Poirot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241297643

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Siân Reynolds
  • Translated by Siân Reynolds

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 135g

Pages: 176

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Police Procedural 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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