'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesIn this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, the death of an infamous gangster puts all of Inspector Maigret's skills to the testInspector Maigret finds himself back on Paris's Rue des Acacias just ten days after cracking another case there.This time it is the murder of a gangster he has known for over twenty years - and one he always suspected was a behind a string of jewellery robberies in the city.Can he prove his theory? Maigret must bide his time, explore every angle and interview every neighbour until he can get to the truth. Translated by David WatsonOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, 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 imperishable literary legend' The Times