Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Maigret and the Wine Merchant
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241304296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves 'Maigret had never been comfortable in certain circles, among the wealthy bourgeoisie where he felt clumsy and awkward ... Built like a labourer, Oscar Chabut had hauled himself up into this little world through sheer hard work and, to convince himself that he was accepted, he felt the need to sleep with most of the women.' When a wealthy wine merchant is shot in a Paris street, Maigret must investigate a long list of the ruthless businessman's enemies before he can get to the sad truth of the affair. 'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century' Guardian
Maigret and the Wine Merchant
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525504230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Investigating the murder of one of Paris's elite, the detective Maigret finds the list of suspects is longer than anyone could have imagined 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. Breathlessly paced and psychologically astute, Maigret and the Wine Merchant is a thrilling mystery from the master Georges Simenon.
Author: Georges Simenon
Author: Maigret's Boyhood Friend
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 9780156551311
Category : Maigret, Jules (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Maigret receives a visit from an old schoolmate whose mistress has been shot to death, he feels compelled to look into the case. Yet his friend is one of the suspects-along with the dead woman's four other lovers, each unknown to the others. The basis for a public television Mystery! presentation. Translated by Eileen Ellenbogen. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Maigret Hesitates
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525504192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The Guardian When a mysterious letter writer warns Inspector Maigret that a murder is imminent, Maigret must trace the messages back to their source before it is too late When a series of letters, penned on expensive stationery, arrives at Maigret's desk claiming that a murder will take place but that the writer is unsure as to who will die, who will do the killing, and when the killing will occur, Maigret's interest is piqued. He quickly traces the stationery back to the house of Emile Parendon, an eminent lawyer. But once there, the inspector finds that pinning down clues to a crime not yet committed isn't easy. When a murder does take place, the identity of the victim surprises even Maigret. A twisty and engrossing mystery, Maigret Hesitates puts the great detective's powers to the test.
Maigret's Patience
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241304148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
'Compelling, remorseless, brilliant' John Gray Maigret finds himself back on the Rue des Acacias just ten days after cracking another case there. This time it is the murder of a criminal Maigret has known for over twenty years and one he always suspected was behind a string of jewellery robberies in the city. Maigret's patience is tested as he eliminates neighbour by neighbour in his hunt for the murderer. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret Bides His Time. 'His artistry is supreme' John Banville 'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories' Guardian
Maigret and the Informer
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525504265
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
When a prominent figure from the Paris restaurant world turns up dead, Inspector Maigret is on the case The body of a well-known Parisian restaurateur turns up on Avenue Junot in Montmartre, having seemingly been killed elsewhere. Inspector Maigret dives into the investigation and soon discovers that the murder may be gang-related after a colleague working in the red-light district receives a tip from an anonymous informer. Deeply engrossing, and revealing insights about the class-conscious world of the Paris elite, Maigret and the Informer draws the reader into a complicated case that could hinge on one man's word.
Maigret and the Man on the Bench
Author: Georges SimenonPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Mondays are nobody's favorite day, but when Maigret's week begins with a corpse found stabbed to death in a Parisian alley, the Inspector immediately sees a flaw. Murders are rarely committed on Mondays. That clue, along with the victim's strange recent behavior, leads Maigret to the cause of this nasty crime-and reveals the tale of a deadly marriage.
