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Maigret Sets a Trap is a 1955 detective novel by Belgian writer Georges Simenon, featuring Commissaire Jules Maigret of the Paris police. Faced with a series of murders of women in Montmartre, Maigret deliberately constructs a publicized trap intended to provoke the killer into striking again. The investigation emphasizes criminal psychology and departs from Maigret's more customary reliance on patient observation and personal interviews.
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Maigret Sets a Trap ranks #36 of 183 in the Detective Novel ranking, behind The Trespasser, ahead of Sovereign.
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What trap does Maigret set for the Montmartre killer?
Maigret stages a conspicuous police operation involving women used as potential bait and officers hidden nearby. His aim is to provoke the killer into attacking again under controlled conditions.
Why is Maigret Sets a Trap unusual for Inspector Maigret?
Maigret normally relies heavily on patient observation, atmosphere, and psychological understanding. In this 1955 novel, he deliberately manipulates the suspect by creating a public trap.
Where are the murders in Maigret Sets a Trap committed?
The killings occur around Montmartre in Paris, giving the investigation a tightly defined urban setting. Maigret studies the neighborhood as well as the psychological profile connecting the victims.
Is Maigret Sets a Trap the source of the Jean Gabin film?
Yes, the novel was adapted as a French film starring Jean Gabin as Maigret. The screen version is commonly known as Maigret tend un piège and was released in the late 1950s.
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