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Maigret and the Ghost

Inspector Maigret #62
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret and the Ghost follows Inspector Maigret as he investigates the shooting of a fellow officer, Inspector Lognon, who has been ambushed in the middle of the night. Maigret is drawn into the seedy underbelly of Paris as he unravels a complex web of characters and motives surrounding the victim. The story weaves between the personal and professional, showcasing Maigret's tenacity and intuition.
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You might enjoy this book if you love classic detective tales with atmospheric settings and intricate plots. The story delves into the intriguing world of investigations led by a seasoned, insightful detective facing personal and professional challenges. Its blend of suspense and human drama provides a compelling read for fans of character-driven mysteries.

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Maigret and the Ghost

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When a colleague is injured in an undercover operation, Maigret takes over and becomes embroiled in the dark underbelly of the Parisian art scene.

During an undercover case, Inspector Lognon is shot in a room he was sharing with a beautiful woman who has since disappeared. Inspector Maigret retraces Lognon's secretive last few days and is drawn into the darker side of the art world.

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Maigret and the Ghost by Georges Simenon is praised for its timeless quality and the author's unmatched ability to delve into human nature while creating captivating, atmospheric mysteries. The series and its titular detective, Maigret, are highly regarded, placing Simenon alongside literary greats. The book is described as a part of a compelling, addictive series, known for its rich detail and atmosphere, offering readers both an engaging narrative and a deep exploration of character and setting.

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ISBN: 9780241304037

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ros Schwartz
  • Translated by Ros Schwartz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 160

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Inspector Maigret

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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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