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Cécile est morte first published in France 1942 in the collection Maigret revient Copyright © Georges Simenon, 1942 Translation published in Great Britain by Hamish Hamilton 1977 Translation copyright © Georges Simenon, 1977
Betty first published in France 1961 Copyright © Georges Simenon, 1961 Translation published in Great Britain by Hamish Hamilton 1975 Translation copyright © Georges Simenon, 1975
Maigret et les braves gens first published in France 1962 Copyright © Georges Simenon, 1962 Translation published in Great Britain by Hamish Hamilton 1976 Translation copyright © Georges Simenon, 1976
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