The Shadow Puppet (L'Ombre chinoise) by Georges Simenon is a tense psychological mystery set in a quiet French town. The story follows Inspector Maigret as he investigates a murder that takes place in an apartment building, where the residents’ lives intertwine behind polite façades. The murder of a seemingly insignificant man unravels the darker emotions and hidden tensions among the tenants. With his signature calm and observational style, Maigret pieces together a case that reveals jealousy, repression, and the loneliness that festers behind everyday respectability. The title refers to the elusive nature of truth—like a shadow on a screen, always just out of reach.
- Pages: 167
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789642533770
- Persian Title: کتاب مگره و سایه پشت پنجره اثر ژرژ سیمنون
