The Man From London by Georges Simenon
The novel revolves around Louis Maloin, a railway signalman in a small port town, who witnesses a murder and the subsequent disposal of a suitcase filled with money. As Maloin retrieves the suitcase and grapples with the moral implications of keeping the money, he becomes entangled in a web of guilt, paranoia, and existential reflection. The story explores themes of chance, isolation, and the human condition, as Maloin's life spirals into turmoil, revealing the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of seemingly insignificant choices.
- Published
- 1934
- Nationality
- Belgian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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