Simenon, Georges — Les Fiançailles de Mr Hire

Artheme Fayard , Paris, 1947. Early Edition, Softcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. "Les Fiançailles de M. Hire," also known as "Monsieur Hire's Engagement," is a novel by Georges Simenon about a lonely, isolated man, Monsieur Hire, who becomes the prime suspect in a young woman's murder. The story unfolds in a Paris suburb where Hire, a man with peculiar habits, is observed by the police and neighbors alike, especially after the discovery of the body. Hire, in turn, is secretly observing his neighbor Alice and her boyfriend, whom he witnesses committing the crime. Instead of revealing the truth to protect Alice, Hire becomes entangled in a web of suspicion and deceit, ultimately leading to a tragic end. Reprint. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 249 pages. Text is in French. No Dust Jacket as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Crime Fiction; French Literature; Novels; French Crime Fiction; France; French Language; Literature & Literary. Inventory No: 5304.