The Hand: And Other Novels

Paperback Published on: 06/11/2025; Language: English, French (Original language of a translated text)
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Synopsis

'Irresistible... read him at your peril, avoid him at your loss' The Sunday Times

A trio of Simenon’s finest psychological novels from the 1960s, including: The Hand, Betty and The Blue Room
Amidst the fury of a relentless snowstorm, the loyalties of two friends are put to the ultimate test, with fatal consequences.

In the shadows of 1960s Paris, a woman on the brink of despair is offered a chance at redemption. But as the haunting truth of her past begins to emerge, it threatens to consume her.

In a secluded hotel, an adulterous affair spirals into a terrible nightmare that will transform the couple’s lives forever.

This new edition brings together Georges Simenon’s most gripping psychological novels from the 1960s, capturing the raw essence of human frailty and resilience during a time of profound social upheaval, and revealing the chilling brilliance of Simenon’s romans durs.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241787915
  • Number of pages: 496
  • Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 361g
  • Languages: English, French (Original language of a translated text)

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Betty
Short and snappy
Not only was the cover illustration really pretty, but the book itself was short and snappy as the book slowly unveiled Bettys story.
Inger Hansen