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'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves
Inspector Maigret is subject to unexpected scrutiny in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend
For the first time in his career Inspector Maigret receives written summons to the Prefect's office, where he is shocked to discover himself accused of a crime. With his career and reputation on the line, Maigret must fight to prove his innocence. Has he, for once, come up against a malicious evil he cannot defeat?
Translated by Howard Curtis
Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, 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
Editions of Maigret Defends Himself
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241304068
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241788196
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241304075
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'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves
Inspector Maigret is subject to unexpected scrutiny in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend
For the first time in his career Inspector Maigret receives written summons to the Prefect's office, where he is shocked to discover himself accused of a crime. With his career and reputation on the line, Maigret must fight to prove his innocence. Has he, for once, come up against a malicious evil he cannot defeat?
Translated by Howard Curtis
Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, 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
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'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves
Inspector Maigret is subject to unexpected scrutiny in this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend
For the first time in his career Inspector Maigret receives written summons to the Prefect's office, where he is shocked to discover himself accused of a crime. With his career and reputation on the line, Maigret must fight to prove his innocence. Has he, for once, come up against a malicious evil he cannot defeat?
Translated by Howard Curtis
Other titles in this collection include: Maigret's Holiday, Maigret Sets a Trap, Maigret's Doubts, Maigret's Pickpocket, Maigret's Patience, 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
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Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Maigret Defends Himself?
Georges Simenon
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Maigret Defends Himself is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241304068) and paperback(ISBN 9780241788196) and ebook(ISBN 9780241304075)
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