The Recurring Cast
Inspector Maigret book 1 · 1931

Pietr the Latvian

Inspector Maigret book 1 by Georges Simenon

Police proceduralGolden Age

Maigret tracks a notorious international swindler to a grand Paris hotel, while a dead man identical to him is found on a train.

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Book facts

Author
Georges Simenon
Series
Inspector Maigret, book 1 of 75
Published
1931
Setting
Set in Paris
Characters charted
4
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Pietr the Latvian

4 recurring or key characters from Georges Simenon’s chart. Introduces Jules Maigret, Madame Maigret, Lucas and Torrence.

Lead 1

  • Jules MaigretFirst appearanceCommissaire of the Paris Police JudiciaireFirst case in print

Major 2

  • LucasFirst appearanceSergeant, later inspector, Maigret's longest-serving assistant
  • TorrenceFirst appearanceInspector in the early cases

Minor and cameo 1

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