Maigret and the Hundred Gibbets [Mass Market Paperback] Georges Simenon

Description

Paperback cover has some wear and small creasing on back. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Good reading copy.

This well-loved copy of “Maigret and the Hundred Gibbets” by the prolific Belgian author Georges Simenon offers readers a glimpse into the golden age of detective fiction. Published in the 1960s, this mass-market paperback edition was likely a cherished companion for many mystery enthusiasts, its worn cover a testament to the enduring appeal of Simenon’s famous detective, Jules Maigret.

The novel itself is a quintessential Maigret mystery, transporting readers to the rural French countryside where the detective must untangle a baffling case involving a series of gruesome murders. Simenon’s masterful storytelling and keen psychological insights bring the characters to life, while his evocative descriptions capture the atmosphere of post-war France.

For collectors, this edition holds particular significance as a representative of the mass-market paperback revolution that made great literature accessible to a wider audience. Its affordable price point and portable format allowed readers to easily carry Maigret’s adventures wherever they went, fostering a devoted following for Simenon’s beloved detective series.