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Maigret and the Saturday Caller

Inspector Maigret #59
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret and the Saturday Caller is a gripping tale featuring Commissaire Maigret, who is approached by a distressed man claiming he harbours murderous thoughts towards his wife. As Maigret investigates further, he is drawn into a tense narrative of passion, deceit, and psychological depth, unravelling complex character motivations amidst the Parisian backdrop. This intriguing crime novel cleverly explores the inner world of its characters and their impact on Maigret's compelling investigation.
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You might enjoy this crime and thriller novel if you're fascinated by intricate psychological mysteries and enjoy following a seasoned detective as he unravels complex human behaviour. The storyline delves into the troubled mind of an individual seeking help from a compassionate inspector, showcasing rich character depth and tense investigative encounters. If you appreciate atmospheric settings and cerebral narratives, this book is likely to captivate you.

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Maigret and the Saturday Caller

First published in French as Maigret et le client du samedi by Presses de la Citâe 1962.

Maigret has a visitor who admits his intentions to commit murder but when he goes missing Maigret worries that he himself has become the victim.

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Maigret and the Saturday Caller introduces us to a tense encounter where Inspector Maigret finds himself face-to-face with a visitor who openly admits his intentions to commit murder. However, when this visitor goes missing, Maigret is left to worry that he himself may have become the victim.

The story unfolds one evening when Maigret is followed home by a man who confides his intention to kill his wife and her lover. Maigret, concerned and taking the confession seriously, decides to intervene. He makes it a point to speak to the man daily, attempting to dissuade him from his course of action. Yet, the situation takes a troubling turn when the calls abruptly stop, leaving Maigret to grapple with the chilling prospect that a murder may have already taken place.

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Maigret and the Saturday Caller by Georges Simenon is often praised for its compelling narrative and Simenon's unmatched ability to delve into human psychology. Readers admire how the Parisian setting, typical of the Maigret series, acts as a timeless backdrop, enhancing the story's atmosphere. Simenon is frequently recognised for his keen observation skills and vivid writing style, solidifying his reputation as one of the twentieth century's greatest crime writers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241303955

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Siân Reynolds
  • Translated by Siân Reynolds

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 160

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Georges Simenon Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Police Procedural 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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