The father of contemporary European detective fiction Ann CleevesIn this classic novel featuring Simenons literary legend Inspector Maigret delves into the murkiest depths of the Paris underworldInspector Maigret is supposed to be working to stop the gangs of robbers terrorising Paris but then a body is found dumped in the Bois de Boulogne It turns out to be a quiet likeable burglar he has known for years and for whom he cannot help feeling affection Defying orders from his superiors he determines to discover who killed his old acquaintance even if it leads him into terrible dangerTranslated by Howard CurtisOther titles in this collection include Maigrets Holiday Maigret Sets a Trap Maigret Defends Himself Maigrets Doubts Maigrets Pickpocket Maigrets Patience The SaintFiacre Affair The Carter of La Providence Maigret and the Old People Maigrets Dead Man and Maigret in VichyNot just the worlds bestselling detective series but an imperishable literary legend The Times
