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Maigret and the Wine Merchant

Inspector Maigret #71
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Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon follows the renowned detective Maigret as he investigates the murder of a successful but unpopular wine merchant in Paris. The story delves into the intricacies of human nature and explores the complexities of relationships within the world of business and wine. As Maigret unravels the mystery, he must navigate through the contradictions and hidden motives of those connected to the victim.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of intricate detective stories and character-driven narratives. It offers a captivating glimpse into Parisian life, with Chief Inspector Maigret unraveling a complex murder mystery steeped in suspense and subtle psychological drama. If you appreciate atmospheric settings and clever sleuthing, this crime thriller will likely appeal to you.

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Maigret and the Wine Merchant

"First published in French as Maigret et le marchand de vin by Presses de la CitΓ’e, 1970"--Title page verso.

In this cautionary tale a ruthless businessman finally gets his comeuppance.

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In this cautionary tale, a ruthless businessman finally gets his comeuppance.

When a wealthy wine merchant is shot and killed in Paris, Inspector Maigret must investigate a long list of family, colleagues, and lovers to uncover just who could have committed the crime. Delving into the depths of the man's personality, Maigret discovers that the victim may have made one too many enemies on his way to the top.

Maigret and the Wine Merchant by Georges Simenon explores themes of ambition and retribution as the inspector unravels a web of deceit and betrayal.

Series: Inspector Maigret

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Maigret and the Wine Merchant is acclaimed for Simenon's ability to captivate readers with his deeply immersive storytelling and his talent for crafting vivid, unforgettable narratives. Critics commend Simenon as a masterful and addictive storyteller, placing him among the greatest writers of the twentieth century.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241304280

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ros Schwartz
  • Translated by Ros Schwartz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 176

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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