Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

My Friend Maigret

Inspector Maigret #31
3.59 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 1,952 ratings, 190 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
In My Friend Maigret, Inspector Maigret is called to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island to investigate the murder of a man who had once claimed Maigret as a friend. The inspector navigates the picturesque yet deceptive setting to uncover the truth, encountering a rich tapestry of characters and motives in this engaging crime thriller by Georges Simenon.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$2400
Elsewhere:
$2600
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you're drawn to meticulously crafted detective stories with a charismatic lead, you might enjoy this book. Set against a vivid backdrop, it blends intrigue with the atmospheric charm of post-war Europe, making it an enticing read for fans of classic crime and thriller narratives.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

My Friend Maigret

A small time crook has been murdered on an Mediterranean island--a thug, drunk, pimp and thief--yet just before he died he was heard boasting about his friend Maigret! Maigret, who is mentoring Scotland Yard detective, Inspector Pyke, travels to sun-drenched Porquerolles Island to investigate.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics – irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Georges Simenon's brilliant pipe-smoking detective, Jules Maigret, is one of the most beloved literary creations of the twentieth century. In this adventure, an officer from Scotland Yard is studying Maigret's methods when a call from an island off the CΓ΄te d'Azur sends the two men off to an isolated community to investigate its eccentric inhabitants.

Series: Little Clothbound Classics

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

My Friend Maigret by Georges Simenon is highly praised for its timeless appeal and Simenon's masterful storytelling. Critics appreciate the Maigret series for the way it captures the essence of Paris and its intriguing mysteries. Simenon's work is often compared to greats like Chekhov, with an emphasis on his vivid character portrayals and atmospheric settings, making him a standout in crime fiction.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241630792

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 208

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.

Also by Georges Simenon

View all

More from Crime & Thriller

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.