Georges Simenon , Howard Curtis (Translator)

The Cellars of the Majestic: Inspector Maigret #21

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ISBN 13:
9780241188446
author:
Georges Simenon , Howard Curtis (Translator)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
13 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.70

Description

A gripping mystery from the renowned Georges Simenon, The Cellars of the Majestic brings to life the darker side of glamorous expat life in Paris. When the body of Mrs. Clark, the wife of a wealthy American industrialist, is found strangled in the basement of an upscale hotel, Inspector Maigret is tasked with unraveling the complex web of secrets and lies that surround her death. As Maigret delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a world of illicit sex work, drug addiction, and blackmail, taking him from the hotel's endless corridors to the sun-drenched streets of Cannes. With his characteristic blend of passion and reason, Maigret must navigate this treacherous landscape to uncover the truth behind Mrs. Clark's murder. This is a riveting and thought-provoking mystery that explores the darker aspects of human nature, and is a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.

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