Mr Hire’s Engagement
Mr Hire’s Engagement by Georges Simenon is a revised edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on October 27, 2015. This 160-page book presents a chilling portrayal of tragic love, persecution, and betrayal, centered around the character of Mr. Hire, who is perceived as strange and disconcerting by those around him. As a peeping Tom and a frequent client of sex workers, he becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder he did not commit, highlighting the themes of societal judgment and scapegoating.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of Mr. Hire’s life as he navigates the consequences of being an outsider. The story unfolds in a suspenseful manner, exploring elements of crime and mystery while examining the darker aspects of human nature. Simenon’s work invites readers to reflect on the impact of perception and the fragility of innocence in a world quick to assign blame. This edition, written in English, offers a unique glimpse into the psychological depths of its characters, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of fiction and thrillers.
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“A writer as comfortable with reality as with fiction, with passion as with reason.” —John Le Carré
The basis for the 1947 French film noir classic Panique, which was rereleased in January 2017
Georges Simenon’s chilling portrayal of tragic love, persecution and betrayal
“One sensed in him neither flesh nor bone, nothing but soft, flaccid matter, so much so that his movements were hard to make out. Very red lips stood out from his orb-like face, as did the thin moustache that he curled with an iron and looked as if it had been drawn on with India ink; on his cheekbones were the symmetrical pink dots of a doll’s cheeks.”
People find Mr. Hire strange, disconcerting. The tenants in his building try to avoid him. He is a peeping Tom, a frequent client of sex workers, a dealer in unsavory literature. He is also the prime suspect for a brutal murder that he did not commit. But Mr. Hire’s innocence will not stand in the way of those looking for a scapegoat as tragedy unfolds in this quietly devastating and deeply unnerving novel.
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