The Strange Case of Peter the Lett by Georges Simenon
A Maigret Mystery
This classic crime novel centers around a man named Peter the Lett, who is suspected of committing a series of murders in Paris. He is a foreigner, a loner, and has a mysterious past, which makes him the perfect suspect for the crimes. However, as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the truth is far more complex. The narrative delves into themes of identity, prejudice, and the nature of guilt and innocence, offering a psychological portrait of a man caught in a web of circumstances beyond his control.
The 1510th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1931
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Maigret and the Enigmatic Lett
- Pietr il Lettone
- Pietr the Latvian
- The Case of Peter the Lett
- The Enigmatic Mr. Owen
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 84th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Thrillers according to Télérama (Télérama)