Description
Discover the gripping tale of 'The Strangers in the House', a masterful detective novel by Georges Simenon, renowned author of the beloved Maigret series. This BRAND NEW edition features a fresh translation that captures the essence of Simenon's intricate storytelling and keen psychological insights. Set in the quaint town of Moulins, the narrative follows the tragic life of Hector Loursat, a lawyer whose existence is shadowed by alcohol and abandonment. Estranged from his daughter and isolated from society for eighteen years, Loursat's world is turned upside down when a dead man is discovered in his home. What unfolds next is a thrilling police investigation that unravels deep-seated secrets within the community, challenging Loursat to step out of his self-imposed cocoon and confront the reality he has long avoided. This 224-page paperback book offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of loneliness, redemption, and the dark impulses that lie within us all. Immerse yourself in a powerful narrative that blends suspense and psychological depth, perfect for fans of classic detective fiction. Order your copy now and delve into this captivating twist on isolation and human connection. Fast delivery available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241487099
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
A new translation of a twisting detective novel from the celebrated author of the Maigret series
Hector Loursat, a lawyer in the small town of Moulins, has lived as a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years previously. Unmoored from society and estranged from his daughter, he shuts himself away, numbed by endless bottles of burgundy. But when a dead man is found in his house one night, the resulting police investigation unearths secrets that shake the town - and Loursat's isolation - to the core. No longer able to ignore the world, he emerges to take on the murder case himself and confront the lives of Moulins' by-ways and back streets.
In the progressive break-down of Loursat's self-imposed isolation, Simenon brilliantly depicts the psychology of loneliness and a man's tortured re-engagement with humanity and its darkest acts.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241487099
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
A new translation of a twisting detective novel from the celebrated author of the Maigret series
Hector Loursat, a lawyer in the small town of Moulins, has lived as a drunken recluse since his wife left him eighteen years previously. Unmoored from society and estranged from his daughter, he shuts himself away, numbed by endless bottles of burgundy. But when a dead man is found in his house one night, the resulting police investigation unearths secrets that shake the town - and Loursat's isolation - to the core. No longer able to ignore the world, he emerges to take on the murder case himself and confront the lives of Moulins' by-ways and back streets.
In the progressive break-down of Loursat's self-imposed isolation, Simenon brilliantly depicts the psychology of loneliness and a man's tortured re-engagement with humanity and its darkest acts.