The Fate of the Malous - Account Unsettled

Omnibus edition containing (1) The Fate of the Malous [1951] translated by Denis George, and (2) Account Unsettled [aka The Fugitive 1954] translated by Tony White.The Fate of the MalousWhen Eugene Malou killed himself no one, not even his family, felt genuine sorrow. Except Alain, the youngest son, who tried to discover what kind of man his father really was. But in his search for the truth Alain suffered doubt, fear, even disgust, before he could look with sympathy on his father's mistakes and weaknesses. Here is an unusually enthralling story strongly influenced by Simenon's affection for the lonely and the young.Account UnsettledElie's passion for Louise was shattered by rich and handsome Michel, and their sickening embraces convinced Elie that his rival was too happy to live. One foggy night there was an explosion and Michel crumpled up on the pavement. But Elie, too cowardly to fire a second shot, had the same terrible decision to make again - twent-five years later and four thousand miles away, in Arizona! This intensely real account of a young man's frustration and revenge completes a superb double Simenon that shows the master craftsman at his best and provides a reading feast you will be sure to enjoy.Fate of the Malou's" ... a poignant study of how grief and hardship can give to a boy a man's tolerance and understanding." DAILY TELEGRAPH" ... brilliantly done" SUNDAY TIMESAccount Unsettled" ... Unique blend of realism and melodrama" SUNDAY TIMES" ... one of the author's fascinating psychological studies." THE SCOTSMAN