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Maigret Goes to School

Inspector Maigret #44
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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In Maigret Goes to School by Georges Simenon, Inspector Maigret is called to help solve a perplexing case in a small coastal town. A young schoolteacher stands accused of a cold-blooded murder, yet he insists on his innocence. As Maigret investigates, he delves into the intricacies of village life, uncovering hidden tensions and secrets among the residents, all while seeking the truth in this absorbing crime mystery.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a classic detective story set in a quaint French village. It offers a gripping mystery with atmospheric storytelling and intricate character studies as Inspector Maigret unravels a compelling whodunit. It's perfect for fans of thoughtful crime fiction and richly detailed narratives.

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Maigret Goes to School

"First published in French as Maigret áa l âecole by Presses de la Citâe 1954."

Maigret heads to a small seaside town where the residents are closing ranks to hide the truth.

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Maigret Goes to School follows the renowned detective as he heads to a small seaside town where the residents are closing ranks to hide the truth.

When a school teacher from near La Rochelle seeks Maigret's help to defend his innocence, Maigret accompanies him back to a small coastal town. There, he confronts the insular community in order to uncover the truth.

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Maigret Goes to School by Georges Simenon continues to captivate readers with the author's masterful storytelling. Critics praise Simenon's ability to delve deep into human nature while maintaining an absorbing narrative that keeps readers engaged. The book combines the timeless charm of Paris with the genius of crime fiction, solidifying its place alongside classic detective stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241297575

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Linda Coverdale
  • Translated by Linda Coverdale

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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