Inspector Maigret and the Old People

'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesThe death of a beloved former ambassador unearths disturbing truths in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legendInspector Maigret is called to the home of the Comte de Saint-Hilaire, 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 truth.Translated by Shaun WhitesideOther titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret Defends Himself, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, The Saint-Fiacre Affair, Maigret and the Lazy Burglar, The Carter of 'La Providence', Maigret's Dead Man and Maigret in Vichy'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times