'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves

In this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, a curious encounter on the tram leads Inspector Maigret to a sinister case. Inspector Maigret is enjoying a beautiful spring morning in Paris when his wallet is stolen by a pickpocket — only to be returned the next day, on the condition that he visit the thief's apartment. What Maigret discovers there leads him to investigate an unusual murder and become involved in the world of aspiring filmmakers — a world where shifting loyalties can have tragic consequences.

Translated by Siân Reynolds

Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, 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 enduring literary legend' The Times

Pages: 192, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm