Maigret at Picratt’s
Maigret at Picratt’s by Georges Simenon, published by Penguin on May 30, 2017, is a mystery novel that delves into the dark corners of Paris. In this edition, spanning 192 pages, readers follow Inspector Maigret as he investigates a chilling case that begins with a young dancer named Arlette, who overhears a plot to murder a countess. The situation escalates when Arlette is found dead shortly after reporting her concerns, prompting Maigret to navigate a web of deception and danger.
As the investigation unfolds, Maigret must confront the complexities of Arlette’s identity and the seedy underbelly of Montmartre. The narrative explores themes of crime and suspense, as the inspector races against time to uncover the truth behind the murders. This edition invites readers into a world where reality and fiction intertwine, showcasing Simenon’s skill in crafting a compelling detective story.
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“A writer as comfortable with reality as with fiction, with passion as with reason.” —John Le Carré
When a Montmarte stripper overhears a plot to murder a countess, Inspector Maigret is on the case
Arlette, a beautiful young dancer at Picratt’s in Montmartre, reports to her local police station that she overheard two men at her club talking about planning to kill a countess. The police don’t think much of the claim—that is, until a few hours later when Arlette is found in her room, strangled to death. The police scramble to track down the men in question, but the next day the Countess von Farnheim, a drug addict living not far from Picratt’s, is found strangled. When Arlette’s own identity turns out to have been falsified, Inspector Maigret steps in and must dive into Paris’s seedy underbelly to discover the truth—before the killers can slip away.
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