Although Maigret's name appears in the titles of nearly all Georges Simenon's novels about the Inspector, this series usually amended the titles (or altered them completely) so as to leave his name out. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. At first, Maigret enjoys following the case as just another member of the public, via newsreels and newspapers, but after awhile it becomes agonising, this staying away from the office. Internet Archive's in-browser audio with external links "theater" requires JavaScript to be enabled. When a particularly sensational murder takes place in Paris, Chief Inspector Maigret is on holiday and must follow the investigation like any member of the public, through newspapers and news flashes.

In the end, his realization of Philippe Jave's awareness of his wife's secret trip to Paris provides him the clue, and he transmits it again to Janvier, who wraps up the case. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning.However, he did manage to get involved, having seen this last murder (of a doctor's wife) splashed in the papers, and the Bistro owner (nearest the HQ) referring to the possible suspects. He cannot resist playing a few tricks on his colleague Janvier who is running the case and along the way Maigret uncovers something that is crucial to the murderer's discovery. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Though the dead wife appears conservative and reserved, we learn she has a serious illness that could cause her to die at any time so has decided to live it up with (quiet, secret) affairs and wild living.

Chapuis went down to Concarneau, where Éveline was from, and discovered that her past included a history of affairs. A full-cast dramatisation starring Maurice Denham as Inspector Maigret and Michael Gough as his creator Georges Simenon The world's best-known French detective, Jules Maigret, talks to his creator Georges Simenon about one of his most intriguing cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel. Products shown, tagged or featured on YouTube by creators are sold by merchants and are subject to merchant's terms and conditions. Solid support from the cast (well-known faces Ann Way, who was in masses of TV, and tons of stage work, Barry Letts, Stephanie Bidmead and Michael Goodliffe, amongst others), and a nice joke at the end, when Lucas shows that he'd known all along who had been sending the helpful anonymous notes! We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee.Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . Le petit vieux à barbichette sortait à nouveau de l'ombre de l'entrepôt, à reculons, regardait à gauche et à droite, avec un geste des deux mains comme pour attirer vers lui le lourd camion dont il dirigeait la manœuvre. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text.