Maigret’s Christmas
Maigret’s Christmas by Georges Simenon is a New Ed edition published by Penguin Books in 1981, featuring 435 pages in English. This collection presents nine short stories centered around the iconic detective Jules Maigret, set against a festive backdrop. Each tale explores various Christmas mysteries, including a little girl’s alarming claim of seeing Father Christmas and a choirboy assisting Maigret while he is bedridden with a cold.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and holiday spirit as the stories highlight the interactions between Maigret and observant children, who often play pivotal roles in the mysteries. The narratives showcase the detective’s paternal instincts, revealing his softer side as he navigates the challenges posed by both crime and the festive season. This collection offers a unique perspective on city life and police procedural elements, making it a noteworthy addition for fans of mystery fiction.
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Maigret’s Christmas —
Seven little crosses in a notebook —
Maigret and the surly inspector —
The evidence of the altar-boy —
The most obstinate customer in the world —
Death of a nobody —
Sale by auction —
The man in the street —
Maigret in retirement.
Nine short stories make up this delightful holiday-themed collection, each featuring Georges Simenon’s famous
detective, Jules Maigret. Christmas mysteries abound: an otherwise sensible little girl insists that she has seen Father Christmas, a statement alarming to her neighbors, Monsieur and Madame Maigret. Then, a choirboy helps the inspector solve a crime while he lies in bed with a cold; another boy, pursued by a criminal, ingeniously leaves a trail to help Maigret track him. Many of these stories feature observant and resourceful children, frightened yet resolute, who bring out a paternal streak in the childless Maigret. The rapport between the inspector and these youthful heroes imparts a delightful freshness to this holiday collection-
a cornucopia for fans of Maigret and mysteries.
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