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Maigret's Patience

Inspector Maigret #64
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret's Patience features the methodical Inspector Maigret, who is embroiled in a complex case involving the murder of a well-known criminal in Paris's seedy underbelly. As Maigret delves into the lives of those connected to the victim, he reveals hidden alliances and motives, utilising his legendary patience and insight to solve the intriguing mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricate crime mysteries and classic detective stories. Following the keen investigation skills of a renowned detective, the book explores the theme of patience in the face of enigmatic cases, offering a blend of suspense and character depth that is characteristic of Georges Simenon's engaging storytelling.

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Maigret's Patience

First published in French as "La Patience de Maigret" by Presses de la Citâe, 1965.

Maigret investigates the murder of a criminal he had known for twenty years.

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Maigret's Patience follows Inspector Maigret as he delves into the murder of a criminal he had known for twenty years.

Maigret finds himself back on the Rue des Acacias just ten days after cracking another case there. This time, it is the murder of a criminal Maigret has known for over twenty years, someone he always suspected was behind a string of jewellery robberies in the city.

Maigret's patience is tested as he eliminates neighbour by neighbour in his hunt for the murderer.

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Widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest writers, Georges Simenon has a reputation for crafting stories that draw readers in with obsessive intrigue. His ability to delve into the human psyche and produce narratives with unforgettable vividness has earned him acclaim as a supreme storyteller. Famed for being both addictive and unique, Simenon's works capture the readers' imaginations and leave a lasting impact.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241304136

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Dr David Watson
  • Translated by Dr David Watson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 141g

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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