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The Strangers In The House (New York Review Books Classics)
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Dirty, Drunk, Unloved, And Unloving, Hector Loursat Has Been A Bitter Recluse For Eighteen Long Yearsever Since His Wife Abandoned Him And Their Newborn Child To Run Off With Another Man. Once A Successful Lawyer, Loursat Now Guzzles Burgundy And Buries Himself In Books, Taking Little Notice Of His Teenage Daughter Or The Odd Things Going On In His Vast And Evermoredilapidated Mansion. But One Night The Sound Of A Gunshot Penetrates The Padded Walls Of Loursats Study, And He Is Forced To Investigate. What He Stumbles On Is A Murder.Soon Loursat Discovers That His Daughter And Her Friends Have Been Leading A Dangerous Secret Life. He Finds Himself Strangely Drawn To This Group Of Young People, And When One Of Them Is Accused Of The Murder, He Astonishes The World By Taking Up The Young Mans Defense.In The Strangers In The House, Georges Simenon, Master Chronicler Of The Dark Side Of The Human Heart, Gives Us A Detective Story That Is Also A Tale Of An Improbable Redemption.
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- Q: What is 'The Strangers in the House' about? A: 'The Strangers in the House' is a psychological novel by Georges Simenon that follows Hector Loursat, a reclusive former lawyer, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation linked to his daughter's secret life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Strangers in the House'? A: The author of 'The Strangers in the House' is Georges Simenon, a renowned writer known for his compelling explorations of the human psyche.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'The Strangers in the House' falls under the psychological genre, combining elements of mystery and character study.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Strangers in the House' contains a total of 216 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Strangers in the House' was published on October 24, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Strangers in the House' is a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Strangers in the House' is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and character-driven narratives.
- Q: What themes are explored in the novel? A: The novel explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.
- Q: Does the book have any notable awards or recognitions? A: 'The Strangers in the House' is part of the New York Review Books Classics series, which highlights significant works of literature.