
Maigret and the Informer
by:
Georges Simenon
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0241304369
ISBN 13: 9780241304365
Publication date:
August 4th, 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 176
Genres: Mystery
The quiet streets of Montmartre are shattered by the discovery of a well-known restaurateur’s lifeless body, leaving Paris in shock and Inspector Maigret on high alert. As he delves into the intricacies of the victim's life, he finds himself navigating through a world filled with culinary secrets, whispered betrayals, and hidden connections among the city's elite. Each lead uncovers a layer of darkness, revealing not only the dangers lurking in the shadows but also the complexities of human nature.
Maigret, with his characteristic calmness and astute intuition, must sift through the gossip and half-truths that surround the victim. The streets that once echoed laughter and joyous clinking of glasses now harbors tension and dread. As the investigation unfolds, Maigret grapples with the moral ambiguities of those involved, testing his reliance on gut feelings against hard evidence.
In this gripping tale, the detective's journey is not just about solving a murder but also about understanding the very fabric of relationships that define Parisian society. Through Maigret's eyes, readers experience a thought-provoking exploration of loyalty, deception, and the relentless pursuit of truth.
Maigret, with his characteristic calmness and astute intuition, must sift through the gossip and half-truths that surround the victim. The streets that once echoed laughter and joyous clinking of glasses now harbors tension and dread. As the investigation unfolds, Maigret grapples with the moral ambiguities of those involved, testing his reliance on gut feelings against hard evidence.
In this gripping tale, the detective's journey is not just about solving a murder but also about understanding the very fabric of relationships that define Parisian society. Through Maigret's eyes, readers experience a thought-provoking exploration of loyalty, deception, and the relentless pursuit of truth.