Maigret's Failure
3.5/5
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this ebook
When a childhood bully reappears in Maigret’s life, he struggles to put aside his own feelings and carry out his duties as an investigator.
When Ferdinand Fumal, a wealthy butcher and political influencer, starts receiving anonymous death threats, he fears for his life, and Maigret is ordered to his protection. But upon meeting the man, Maigret realizes that Fumal was among the childhood bullies who tormented him as a boy. Maigret’s instinct is to pawn the job off on another officer—until Fumal turns up the next morning brutally slain that is. Racked with guilt, Maigret finds himself being blamed for the murder, and so must go about the agonizing task of bringing the murdered butcher’s killer to justice.
Georges Simenon
Georges Simenon, geboren am 13. Februar 1903 im belgischen Liège, ist der »meistgelesene, meistübersetzte, meistverfilmte, mit einem Wort: der erfolgreichste Schriftsteller des 20. Jahrhunderts« (Die Zeit). Seine erstaunliche literarische Produktivität (75 Maigret-Romane, 117 weitere Romane und über 150 Erzählungen), seine Rastlosigkeit und seine Umtriebigkeit bestimmten sein Leben: Um einen Roman zu schreiben, brauchte er selten länger als zehn Tage, er bereiste die halbe Welt, war zweimal verheiratet und unterhielt Verhältnisse mit unzähligen Frauen. 1929 schuf er seine bekannteste Figur, die ihn reich und weltberühmt machte: Kommissar Maigret. Aber Simenon war nicht zufrieden, er sehnte sich nach dem »großen« Roman ohne jedes Verbrechen, der die Leser nur durch psychologische Spannung in seinen Bann ziehen sollte. Seine Romane ohne Maigret erschienen ab 1931. Sie waren zwar weniger erfolgreich als die Krimis mit dem Pfeife rauchenden Kommissar, vergrößerten aber sein literarisches Ansehen. Simenon wurde von Kritiker*innen und Schriftstellerkolleg*innen bewundert und war immer wieder für den Literaturnobelpreis im Gespräch. 1972 brach er bei seinem 193. Roman die Arbeit ab und ließ die Berufsbezeichnung »Schriftsteller« aus seinem Pass streichen. Von Simenons Romanen wurden über 500 Millionen Exemplare verkauft, und sie werden bis heute weltweit gelesen. In seinem Leben wie in seinen Büchern war Simenon immer auf der Suche nach dem, »was bei allen Menschen gleich ist«, was sie in ihrem Innersten ausmacht, und was sich nie ändert. Das macht seine Bücher bis heute so zeitlos.
Related to Maigret's Failure
Related ebooks
The Man in the Brown Suit Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Struggle For Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Middle of Things Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Sunset Assassin Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Lion's Share Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHannelore Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIt Isn't All Mink: The Autobiography of Ginette Spanier, Directrice of the House of Balmain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Lion’s Share Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Middle of Things Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mysterious Mr. Miller Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGallic Noir: Volume 2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Middle of Things Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJean-Christophe Journey's End Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Danger for Spies: Hearts in Hazard, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChase For Your Life: The Chase Series, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Old Wives' Tale Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Red House Mystery Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Readers' Room Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Man Who Lost His Wife Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsComing Home Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Girl on the Boat: 'Why do dachshunds wear their ears inside out?'' Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Red Dot Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEleanor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Vanishing Kind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Concerto to the Memory of an Angel Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Crime and Croissants: Stranded in Provence, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Tourist: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Spider (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Vengeance of San Gennaro: Tales of MI7, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Crime Thriller For You
The Nurse: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone: A Murdery Mystery Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Girl Who Was Taken: A Gripping Psychological Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Thirteen: The Serial Killer Isn't on Trial. He's on the Jury. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5False Witness: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Eight Perfect Murders: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 120 Days of Sodom (Rediscovered Books): With linked Table of Contents Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Silent Wife: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summit Lake Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5One of Us Is Dead Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Word Is Murder: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Finn Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Justine: Good Conduct Well Chastised Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Kept Woman: A Will Trent Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cleaning the Gold: A Jack Reacher and Will Trent Short Story Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pieces of Her: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Daughter: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Woman in the Library: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Trust Me When I Lie: A True Crime-Inspired Thriller Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cain's jawbone Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Notes on an Execution: An Edgar Award Winner Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Lucky Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sydney Rye Mysteries Box Set Books 10-12: Sydney Rye Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe ABC Murders: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Appeal: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Club: A Reese's Book Club Pick Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last Widow: A Will Trent Thriller Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Razorblade Tears: A Novel Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Murder at the Book Club: A Gripping Crime Mystery that Will Keep You Guessing Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Reviews for Maigret's Failure
48 ratings0 reviews