A Maigret Christmas: And Other Stories (Inspector Maigret) - Softcover

Simenon, Georges; Translated By David Coward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241282152 ISBN 13: 9780241282151

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2017

Synopsis

“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

In this delightful holiday-themed collection of nine short stories, Inspector Maigret must solve a series of little mysteries—just in time for Christmas morning

Christmas mysteries abound in this light-hearted holiday collection of Jules Maigret’s exploits: In one, an otherwise sensible little girl insists that she has seen Father Christmas, a statement alarming to her neighbors, Monsieur and Madame Maigret. Then, a choirboy helps the inspector solve a crime while he lies in bed with a cold; another boy, pursued by a criminal, ingeniously leaves a trail to help Maigret track him. Many of these stories feature observant and resourceful children, frightened yet resolute, who bring out a paternal streak in the childless Maigret.

The rapport between the inspector and these youthful heroes imparts a delightful freshness to this holiday collection. A Maigret Christmas is a cornucopia for fans of Maigret and mysteries alike.

About this title

About the Author:

Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was born in Liège, Belgium. He is best known in the English-speaking world as the author of the Inspector Maigret books. His prolific output of more than four hundred novels and short stories has made him a household name in continental Europe.

Language Notes:

Text: English, French (translation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0241282152
• ISBN 13: 9780241282151
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224