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''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves

''Maigret looked at him in some confusion, wondering if he was dealing with a skilful actor or, on the contrary, with a sickly little man who found consolation in a subtle sense of humour.''

A series of anonymous letters lead Maigret into the wealthy household of an eminent lawyer and a curious game of cat and mouse with Paris high society.

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville

''One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century'' Guardian