Georges Simenon
6 SeriesGeorges Simenon (1903-1989) was a prolific Belgian author renowned for his crime fiction, particularly the Jules Maigret series. He wrote nearly 200 novels in French, many of which were translated into English and adapted into almost 200 films. Simenon began his career at age 16 with the Gazette de Liege and lived in Belgium, France, Canada, the United States, and Switzerland, where he died of natural causes.
Georges Simenon's series features Inspector Maigret solving various intriguing cases. In "The Strange Case of Peter the Lett," Maigret investigates a mysterious figure linked to multiple crimes. "The Death of Monsieur Gallet" follows Maigret as he uncovers the truth behind a businessman's death. "A Face for a Clue" involves Maigret solving a murder in Concarneau, while "A Crime in Holland" sees him navigating a complex case abroad. "The Sailor's Rendezvous" and "Maigret at the Gai Moulin" showcase Maigret's skills in diverse settings, from a sailor's café to a nightclub.
