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Maigret

Inspector Maigret
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Maigret by Georges Simenon follows Inspector Jules Maigret as he navigates the intricacies of a murder case set in Paris. With his keen observational skills, Maigret delves into the lives of various suspects, uncovering hidden truths and intricate relationships. The novel combines a rich depiction of atmosphere with the psychological depth characteristic of Simenon's writing, drawing readers into a compelling mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by character-driven detective stories with a rich, atmospheric setting and a keen interest in exploring human nature through the lens of investigation. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intricately crafted mysteries and a protagonist who combines intuition and empathy to solve complex cases.

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Maigret

Maigret's peaceful retirement in the countryside is disrupted when a relative unwittingly embroils himself in a crime he did not commit and the inspector returns to Police Headquarters in Paris once again.

Maigret's peaceful retirement in the country is interrupted when his nephew comes to him for help after being implicated in a crime he didn't commit. Soon Maigret is back in the heart of Paris, and out of place in a once-familiar world . . .

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A new translation of this gripping novel, originally intended as the last in the Maigret series, which sees the inspector brought out of his peaceful retirement.

Maigret shrugged his shoulders, buried his hands in his pockets and went off without answering. He had just spent one of the most wretched days in his life. For hours, in his corner, he had felt old and feeble, without idea or incentive. But now a tiny flame flickered. 'You bet we'll see' he growled.

Maigret's peaceful retirement in the countryside is disrupted when a relative unwittingly embroils himself in a crime he did not commit and the retired inspector returns to Police Headquarters in Paris once again.

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Georges Simenon's work is lauded for its timeless quality and unparalleled storytelling, vividly bringing to life the atmosphere and intricacies of human nature. His creation, Inspector Maigret, holds an esteemed place in detective fiction, comparable to Holmes and Poirot. The narrative style is praised for its sharp economy and depth, effortlessly absorbing readers into the meticulously crafted world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141397047

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ros Schwartz
  • Translated by Ros Schwartz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Georges Simenon (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. Ros Schwartz (Translator) Ros Schwartz is an award-winning translator from French. Acclaimed for her new version of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince, published in 2010, she has over 100 fiction and non-fiction titles to her name. The French government made Ros a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2009, and in 2017 she was awarded the Institute of Translation and Interpreting's John Sykes Memorial Prize for Excellence.

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