Inspector Maigret Lock No. 1, Book 18, (Paperback)

from smik

Maigret is called to investigate what has happened in this small provincial town on the outskirts of Paris. Somebody has apparently attempted to murder Ducrau, a local businessman whose business concerns are the basis of the town's economy. He has been stabbed in the back and then tossed into the...

from Markus.bauer

Charenton-le-pont, der Zusammenfluss von der Marne mit der Seine, eine Verladestation der Lastkähne, Schleusen, eine Kreuzung mit zwei Bistros, ein tobsüchtiger Patron, Herr der Schiffe, ein dauerbetrunkener Schiffer mit einer geheimnissvollen Kindfrau mit Baby als Tochter, fertig ist das Tableau...

from BooksForDinner

One of my favorites so far in the series. Émile Ducrau is a fantastic character along with Simenon's usually strong settings and simple dialogue.

from BooksForDinner

One of my favorites so far in the series. Émile Ducrau is a fantastic character along with Simenon's usually strong settings and simple dialogue.