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Maigret and the Headless Corpse

Inspector Maigret #47
By Georges Simenon
Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage
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Maigret and the Headless Corpse by Georges Simenon follows Inspector Maigret as he investigates the mysterious discovery of a dismembered body in a Parisian canal. While unraveling the complex web of relationships and secrets of those connected to the victim, Maigret attempts to restore order amidst an unsettling atmosphere. This gripping crime thriller captures the atmosphere of Paris with psychological depth and suspense.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic detective stories with intricate plots and atmospheric settings. Georges Simenon crafts a compelling narrative featuring the iconic Inspector Maigret, who must unravel a chilling mystery involving a gruesome crime. Fans of psychological depth and vivid character studies in crime fiction will likely find this novel captivating.

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One of Inspector Maigret's strangest and most compelling cases.

The discovery of a dismembered body in the Canal Saint Martin leads Maigret into a tangled, baffling case involving a taciturn bistro-owner and a mysterious inheritance.

This is a matchless description of a harsh, grim part of Paris a long way from the tourist trail, and a perfect example of Maigret's forensic police-work.

Maigret and the Headless Corpse is an intriguing investigation that showcases the detective's meticulous approach to solving crimes.

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Maigret and the Headless Corpse by Georges Simenon is lauded not only as part of a globally bestselling detective series but also as a work showcasing Simenon's literary genius. Critics praise the novel for focusing on human psychology rather than forensic science, reflecting the author's unique ability to delve into the human condition while captivating readers with his storytelling. Simenon's writing is described as unmatched in exploring how individuals react under extreme pressure, with a narrative force akin to psychoanalysis.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241639245

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Howard Curtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 160

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage

About the Author

Georges Simenon was born in Li ge, Belgium in 1903. An intrepid traveller with a profound interest in people, Simenon strove on and off the page to understand, rather than to judge, the human condition in all its shades. His novels include the Inspector Maigret series and a richly varied body of wider work united by its evocative power, its economy of means, and its penetrating psychological insight. He is among the most widely read writers in the global canon. He died in 1989 in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he had lived for the latter part of his life.

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