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Maigret's Pickpocket

Inspector Maigret #66
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret's Pickpocket by Georges Simenon follows the story of Detective Maigret, who becomes intrigued when his wallet is deftly stolen by a pickpocket. As Maigret starts investigating, he uncovers a complicated web involving the pickpocket's personal struggles and a wider mystery. The novel unravels with Maigret's characteristic patience and insight as he navigates the criminal underworld and explores the themes of crime and morality.
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Maigret's Pickpocket

"First published in French as Le voleur de Maigret by Presses de la Citâe [in] 1967" -- title page verso

Inspector Maigret falls victim to a pickpocket and is drawn into a peculiar incident.

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Maigret's Pickpocket is an intriguing tale where Inspector Maigret himself falls victim to a curious incident involving a pickpocket.

The story begins when a pickpocket steals Maigret's wallet, only to return it the next day with the unusual condition that Maigret visits the thief's apartment. Intrigued, Maigret complies, leading him to the unexpected discovery of the thief's dead wife.

This encounter pulls Maigret into a complex and extraordinary murder case, challenging his investigative skills as he navigates the peculiar circumstances surrounding the victim and the thief.

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The Guardian praises Simenon as one of the greatest twentieth-century writers, noting his skill in engaging readers while exploring deeper psychological insights. The Independent highlights his exceptional storytelling, marked by unforgettable vividness. The Observer describes him as an addictive storyteller, unique in his narrative style.

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ISBN: 9780241304174

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Siân Reynolds
  • Translated by Siân Reynolds

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 192

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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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