Series by Georges Simenon
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Buy on AmazonLe charretier de 'La Providence'
1931 · Georges Simenon
One rainy night, a canal worker discovers the strangled body of Mary Lampson near Lock 14. Her husband is curt and unmoved when Maigret questions him…
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1931 · Georges Simenon
M. Gallet décédé (The Late Monsieur Gallet) is a 1931 detective novel by Belgian writer Georges Simenon, and the first novel featuring Detective…
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1931 · Georges Simenon
The Two-Penny Bar is a detective novel by Belgian writer Georges Simenon, featuring his character Inspector Jules Maigret. (Summary adapted from…
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Buy on Amazon1931 · Georges Simenon
The Gai-Moulin is a nightclub in Liege with crimson plush seats, wall mirrors, and marble tables. A jazz band plays as a couple dances and Adele…
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Buy on AmazonThe Crime of Inspector Maigret
1931 · Georges Simenon
Le Pendu de St Pholien is an early novel by Georges Simenon that follows Inspector Maigret as he unintentionally leads a man to suicide. Louis…
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Buy on Amazon1931 · Georges Simenon
A classic by Georges Simenon, this story follows Inspector Maigret as he investigates the death of a Jewish diamond-merchant whose body was found at…
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Buy on Amazon1931 · Georges Simenon
Maigret is in Rennes to reorganize the flying squad when he is called to Concarneau after Monsieur Mostaguen, a respected citizen, is shot dead while…
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Buy on Amazon1931 · Georges Simenon
Pietr the Lett was a mysterious international swindler who had been tracked across European borders by Interpol. His true identity remained unknown,…
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Buy on Amazon1932 · Georges Simenon
The character in the novel by Georges Simenon is not an ordinary person seeking help. She does not show submission by lowering her eyes. Her posture…
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Buy on Amazon1932 · Georges Simenon
The Saint-Fiacre Affair is a novel by Georges Simenon featuring Inspector Maigret. Maigret's past comes to life when he returns to his home village,…
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Standalone books
- The Cat · 1985
- Feux rouges · 1975
- Maigret et le marchand de vin · 1970
- Maigret hésite · 1968
- Act of Passion · 1952
- Le bourgmestre de Furnes · 1952
- Chit of a Girl · 1949
- Strange Inheritance · 1941
- The Crime at Lock 14 · 1931
- Tropic Moon
Frequently asked questions
How many books has Georges Simenon written?
We list 75 books by Georges Simenon across 1 series, published between 1931–1989 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Georges Simenon's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Le charretier de 'La Providence'.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Georges Simenon's books?
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