My Friend Maigret by Georges Simenon, Shaun Whiteside
In this detective novel, the protagonist, a renowned French police inspector, finds himself under the watchful eye of a Scotland Yard official who has come to observe his methods. The story unfolds on the sun-drenched island of Porquerolles, where a small-time crook who claimed to be a friend of the inspector has been murdered. As the inspector delves into the case, he navigates through a colorful cast of characters and local intrigue, all while grappling with the pressure of being scrutinized by his English counterpart. The investigation leads him through a web of lies and secrets, challenging him to solve the crime while maintaining his professional composure under the unaccustomed scrutiny.
The 14685th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 178
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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