'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves The death of a beloved
former ambassador unearths disturbing truths in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary
legend Inspector Maigret is called to the home of the Comte de Saint-Hilaire a highly
respected official who has been found shot dead in the study of his elegant Parisian home. The
violent death of this distinguished former ambassador - an old man without political secrets or
enemies - confounds the detective. Then a mysterious bundle of old letters leads him closer
towards a tragic truth. Translated by Shaun Whiteside 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 Maigret and the Lazy Burglar
The Carter of 'La Providence' Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy 'Not just the world's
bestselling detective series but an imperishable literary legend' The Times
