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DescriptionOne of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories. --The Guardian When Inspector Maigrets wallet and badge are stolen on a bus, it sets off a chain of events culminating in a grisly murder case A pickpocket steals Maigrets wallet only to contact him the following day, returning the stolen items on the condition that he come to the thiefs apartment. When the agitated young thief leads Maigret to the body of his wife, dead of a gunshot wound to the head, he implores Maigret to take the case. Unsure whether he can trust him, the inspector becomes embroiled in a most unusual murder investigation. Putting the detectives knowledge of Pariss underworld to the test, Maigrets Pickpocket is a shocking mystery from Georges Simenon.About the AuthorGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) was born in Ličge, Belgium. He is best known in the English-speaking world as the author of the Inspector Maigret books. His prolific output of more than four hundred novels and short stories has made him a household name in continental Europe.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Penguin Books
