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Maigret's Madwoman

Inspector Maigret #72
By Georges Simenon
Series: Inspector Maigret
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Maigret's Madwoman by Georges Simenon is a gripping crime thriller following Inspector Maigret as he navigates intriguing and mysterious circumstances. He finds himself drawn into a case involving a woman who claims she is being followed but lacks evidence. As Maigret investigates her peculiar claims, he delves into the city's underbelly, leading to unexpected revelations and a testing pursuit of truth.
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Maigret's Madwoman

"First published in serial as La folle de Maigret, in Le Figaro, 1970. First published in book form by Presses de la Citâe, 1970"--Title page verso.

An old woman's cries for help are left unanswered in this gripping story.

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An old woman's cries for help are left unanswered in this gripping story.

A kind but seemingly paranoid old lady turns to Inspector Maigret for help. Against the judgement of his subordinates, he decides to pay a visit to her Parisian apartment to investigate, but is he already too late?

Maigret's Madwoman is a tale of mystery and suspense that captures the essence of human vulnerability and the complexities of trust.

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Georges Simenon, renowned for his crime and thriller novels, captivates readers with his ability to delve into the psyche while crafting engaging stories. Literary opinion highlights his unmatched talent for vividly bringing his tales to life, making them unforgettable and remarkably addictive.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241304303

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Siân Reynolds
  • Translated by Siân Reynolds

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 176

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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