The father of contemporary European detective fiction Ann CleevesIn this classic novel featuring Simenons literary legend the death of an infamous gangster puts all of Inspector Maigrets skills to the testInspector Maigret finds himself back on Pariss Rue des Acacias just ten days after cracking another case there This time it is the murder of a gangster he has known for over twenty years and one he always suspected was a behind a string of jewellery robberies in the city Can he prove his theory Maigret must bide his time explore every angle and interview every neighbour until he can get to the truthTranslated by David WatsonOther titles in this collection include Maigrets Holiday Maigret Sets a Trap Maigret Defends Himself Maigrets Doubts Maigrets Pickpocket The SaintFiacre Affair Maigret and the Lazy Burglar 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
