Maigret Defends Himself

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction ' Ann Cleeves

Inspector Maigret is subject to unexpected scrutiny in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend

For the first time in his career Inspector Maigret receives written summons to the Prefect's office, where he is shocked to discover himself accused of a crime. With his career and reputation on the line, Maigret must fight to prove his innocence. Has he, for once, come up against a malicious evil he cannot defeat?

Translated by Howard Curtis

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