The Recurring Cast
Inspector Maigret book 34 · 1950

Madame Maigret's Friend

Inspector Maigret book 34 by Georges Simenon

Police proceduralGolden Age

Madame Maigret’s curiosity about a woman in a public square leads Maigret to a murder.

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Book facts

Author
Georges Simenon
Series
Inspector Maigret, book 34 of 75
Published
1950
Setting
Set in Paris
Characters charted
6
Chart confidence
Medium

Who is in Madame Maigret's Friend

6 recurring or key characters from Georges Simenon’s chart. Introduces Inspector Lognon.

Lead 1

Major 3

  • Madame MaigretMaigret's wifeHelps with the case
  • LucasSergeant, later inspector, Maigret's longest-serving assistant
  • Inspector LognonFirst appearanceGloomy, unlucky local inspector

Minor and cameo 2

  • JanvierInspector on Maigret's team
  • LapointeYoung inspector, a favourite of Maigret's

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