A Crime in Holland
A Crime in Holland by Georges Simenon is a paperback edition published by Penguin on November 25, 2014, featuring 160 pages in English. This mystery unfolds in the tranquil Dutch coastal town of Delfzijl, where a French professor finds himself accused of murder. As Inspector Maigret investigates, he uncovers a community that appears content on the surface but harbors secrets beneath its placid exterior.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of a seemingly idyllic town, where the locals are quick to point fingers at an outsider. The story explores themes of crime and suspicion, highlighting characters such as Beetje, the discontented daughter of a farmer, and Any van Elst, the sister-in-law of the victim. Simenon’s work presents a thoughtful examination of societal norms and the complexities of human behavior within the framework of a mystery.
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“A writer as comfortable with reality as with fiction, with passion as with reason.” —John Le Carré
Georges Simenon’s thoughtful mystery set in a tranquil town on the Dutch coast
“‘Just take a look,’ Duclos said in an undertone, pointing to the scene all round them, the picture-book town, with everything in its place, like ornaments on the mantlepiece of a careful housewife. . . . ‘Everyone here earns his living. Everyone’s more or less content. And above all, everyone keeps his instincts under control, because that’s the rule here, and a necessity if people want to live in society.’”
When a French professor visiting the quiet Dutch coastal town of Delfzjil is accused of murder, Maigret is sent to investigate. The community appears happy to blame an unknown outsider, but there are people much closer to home who seem to know much more than they’re letting on: Beetje, the dissatisfied daughter of a local farmer, Any van Elst, sister-in-law of the deceased, and a notorious local crook.
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