The father of contemporary European detective fiction Ann CleevesThe death of a beloved former ambassador unearths disturbing truths in this classic novel featuring Simenons literary legendInspector Maigret is called to the home of the Comte de SaintHilaire 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 truthTranslated by Shaun WhitesideOther titles in this collection include Maigrets Holiday Maigret Sets a Trap Maigret Defends Himself Maigrets Doubts Maigrets Pickpocket Maigrets Patience The SaintFiacre Affair Maigret and the Lazy Burglar The Carter of La Providence Maigrets Dead Man and Maigret in VichyNot just the worlds bestselling detective series but an imperishable literary legend The Times
