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In a November dawn, Maigret confronts the corpse of Lulu, a young prostitute from the provinces. Whispers of commendation surround her, the acclaimed Parisian surgeon who saved her, and the young musician who visited her at various times. As the detective delves deeper, it becomes evident that even Maigret is not immune to misjudgment and error.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Georges Simenon
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