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A Maigret Christmas
And Other Stories
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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A Maigret Christmas
First published in French as Un Nèoel de Maigret, 1951.
Three seasonal stories set in Paris at Christmas, from the celebrated creator of Inspector Maigret.
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Three seasonal stories set in Paris at Christmas, from the celebrated creator of Inspector Maigret.
It is Christmas in Paris, but beneath the sparkling lights and glittering decorations lie sinister deeds and dark secrets. In the short story that lends its title to the volume, A Maigret Christmas, the Inspector receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day, who lead him on the trail of a mysterious intruder dressed in red and white.
In 'Seven Small Crosses in a Notebook', the sound of alarms over Paris sends the police on a cat and mouse chase across the city. And 'The Little Restaurant near Place des Ternes (A Christmas Story for Grown-Ups)' tells of a cynical woman who is moved to an unexpected act of festive charity in a nightclub – one that surprises even her...
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A Maigret Christmas is praised for its emotionally resonant stories that showcase Simenon's deep understanding of human vulnerabilities and empathy for the downtrodden. The book vividly captures the essence of a historical Paris, drawing readers into its atmosphere. Critically acclaimed for Simenon’s unique storytelling ability, he is celebrated as one of the twentieth century's greatest writers, enthralling readers with his compelling narratives.
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ISBN: 9780241356746
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 October 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by David Coward
- Translated by David Coward
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 169g
Pages: 224
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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