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Maigret Takes a Room

Inspector Maigret #37
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret Takes a Room involves the renowned detective Inspector Maigret moving into a small boarding house as part of an undercover operation. He is investigating the suspicious disappearance of a tenant. Immersed in the daily life of the residents, Maigret unravels a web of secrets and hidden motives in this gripping crime story.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic crime mysteries with complex characters and atmospheric settings. You'll likely appreciate following the intriguing detective work of a seasoned inspector as he navigates the underbelly of Parisian life to unravel a puzzling case. If you relish subtle psychological insights paired with suspense, this story might be a perfect match for your reading list.

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Maigret Takes a Room

Originally published in French as Maigret en meublâe by Presses de la Citáe 1951.

When one of his best inspectors is shot, Maigret decides to book himself into Mademoiselle Clement's well-kept Paris boarding house nearby in order to find the culprit.

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Maigret Takes a Room sees Maigret take on a complex undercover investigation in the heart of Paris.

What he thought he had discovered, in place of the joyful candour that she usually displayed, was an irony which was neither less cheerful nor less childish, but which troubled him...

He wondered now if his exultation wasn't down to the fact that she was playing a part, not just to deceive him, not just to hide something from him, but for the pleasure of acting a part.

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Maigret Takes a Room draws praise for Simenon's unmatched ability to captivate readers with his engrossing storytelling while subtly encouraging introspection. Critics highlight the author's exceptional storytelling skills and his unique, compelling approach to crime fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241206843

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 176

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Penguin Books Penguin Classics 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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