The book offers Georges Simenon's novel "Maigret and the Young Dead Woman", adapted (without simplifying the original text) according to the method of Ilya Frank. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs due to their repetition, without memorization and the need to use a dictionary. The manual promotes effective language acquisition and can serve as an addition to the curriculum. Designed for students studying French on their own, as well as for everyone interested in French culture.

A fascinating and at the same time touching detective story, the action takes place in Paris, simple language, a lot of dialogue.