Books like Le Voleur de Maigret by Georges Simenon
When a routine bus journey in spring turns chaotic, Inspector Maigret is confronted with a stolen wallet and the disappearance of a woman. The only person who returns the wallet—a mysterious artist—is also the suspect. To persuade him to solve the case, Maigret offers a finds‑fee: the resolution of a murder. The story follows Maigret’s investigation into the death of Sophie, the woman’s wife, unfolding amid the bustling streets of Paris.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Georges Simenon
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