The Night at the Crossroads
The Night at the Crossroads by Georges Simenon is a mystery novel published by Penguin on August 26, 2014. This 6th edition, available in English, spans 160 pages and presents a gripping narrative centered around Inspector Maigret as he navigates a web of deceit in an isolated community. The story unfolds as Maigret interrogates Carl Andersen, who has been silent for seventeen hours regarding the murder of a diamond merchant found at his mansion, raising questions about innocence and guilt.
Readers will find a tale rich in suspense and crime, where every character at Three Widows Crossroads harbors secrets. The narrative delves into themes of mystery and detective work, as Maigret seeks to uncover the truth amidst a backdrop of tension and intrigue. With its focus on the complexities of human behavior and the challenges of investigation, this book offers an engaging exploration of the darker sides of a seemingly quiet community.
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“A writer as comfortable with reality as with fiction, with passion as with reason.” —John Le Carré
A sensational tale of deceit and back-stabbing in an isolated community in which only Inspector Maigret can intervene
“She came forward, the outlines of her figure blurred in the half-light….‘I gather you wish to talk to me, Inspector…but first of all please sit down…’ Her accent was more pronounced than Carl’s. Her voice sang, dropping on the last syllable of the longer words.”
Maigret has been interrogating Carl Andersen for seventeen hours without a confession. He’s either innocent or a very good liar. So why was the body of a diamond merchant found at his isolated mansion? Why is his sister always shut away in her room? And why does everyone at Three Widows Crossroads have something to hide?
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