The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien

Discover the hauntingly captivating narrative of 'The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien,' a riveting exploration of crime and human emotion set in the atmospheric backdrop of Brussels. This gripping B-format paperback features 144 pages of stunning content published by Penguin UK in 2014. Dive into an eerie tale that intertwines the themes of despair and justice, as Inspector Maigret grapples with a man’s tragic suicide and his own feelings of remorse. With a rich collection of ink drawings showcasing the gripping motif of hanging, each illustration further immerses you in the dark and intricate world crafted by the author. Perfect for fans of crime fiction and lovers of gripping narratives, this book offers not just a story, but an experience that lingers in the mind long after reading. Explore the depths of human despair and resilience as you navigate through the pages where the specter of death mingles with the shadows of the city. Ideal for collectors and new readers alike, 'The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien' stands as a testament to the complexity of the human condition. Enhance your bookshelf with this alluring piece of literature today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141393452
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144


Description:
A first ink drawing showed a hanged man swinging from a gallows on which perched an enormous crow. And hanging was the leitmotif of at least twenty other etchings and pen or pencil sketches.On the edge of a forest- a man hanging from every branch.A church steeple- beneath the rooster atop the weather vane, a human body dangled from each arm of the cross . . . below another sketch were written four lines from Villon's Ballade des Pendus.On a trip to Brussels, Maigret unwittingly causes a man's suicide, but his own remorse is overshadowed by the discovery of the sordid events that drove the desperate man to shoot himself.