Description
In this unique and intimate work, the legendary Inspector Maigret steps out of his cases to tell his own story, offering an unprecedented look into the mind of the celebrated detective. He recounts his early life, his formative experiences, and the very moment he first encountered the young novelist Georges Simenon, who would become his chronicler. This deeply personal narrative explores the origins of Maigret's methods and the philosophy that guided his investigations, revealing the man behind the iconic trench coat. It's a rare opportunity to understand the genesis of a literary legend from the detective himself.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2016
176 pages
ISBN: 9780241240175
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Maigret and the Informer
Maigret and the Ghost
Maigret's Dead Man
Maigret's First Case
Man's Head
The Misty Harbour
The Saint-Fiacre Affair
Félicie
Lock No. 1
Maigret Defends Himself
Maigret Gets Angry
The Flemish House
Maigret and the Nahour Case
Cécile Is Dead
Cellars of the Majestic
The Judge's House
Signed, Picpus
Maigret and the Tall Woman
Maigret and the Old Lady
Maigret at Picratt's
Maigret's Memoirs
Maigret Takes a Room
Maigret Enjoys Himself
Maigret, Lognon and the Gangsters
Maigret's Revolver
Maigret and the Man on the Bench
Maigret and the Dead Girl
Maigret and the Wine Merchant
Maigret Is Afraid
Maigret and the Headless Corpse
Maigret's Pickpocket
Maigret's Secret
Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses
Maigret in Court
Maigret and the Lazy Burglar
Maigret and the Saturday Caller
Maigret and the Tramp
Maigret and the Minister
Maigret at the Coroner's
Maigret and the Killer
Maigret's Fury
Maigret's Mistake
Maigret in Vichy
Maigret and the Old People
Maigret and the Loner
Maigret's Doubts
Maigret
Maigret's Childhood Friend
Maigret and the Good People of Montparnasse
Maigret Goes to School
Maigret's Failure
Maigret Travels
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Details
First Published
1951
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
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