'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves In this classic novel
featuring Simenon's literary legend Inspector Maigret delves into the murkiest depths of the
Paris underworld Inspector 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 danger. Translated by Howard Curtis Other
titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday Maigret Sets a Trap Maigret Defends
Himself Maigret's Doubts Maigret's Pickpocket Maigret's Patience The Saint-Fiacre Affair
The Carter of 'La Providence' Maigret and the Old People Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in
Vichy 'Not just the world's bestselling detective series but an imperishable literary
legend' The Times
