Maigret and the Lazy Burglar

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Set against a high-profile hunt for the latest criminal gang to hit Paris, Maigret is determined to track down the murderer of a quiet crook for whom he cannot help feeling affection and respect. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations.

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‘The father of contemporary European detective fiction’ Ann Cleeves

In this classic novel featuring Simenon’s literary legend, Inspector Maigret delves into the murkiest depths of the Paris underworld

Inspector Maigret is supposed to be working to stop the gangs of robbers terrorising Paris, but then a body is found, dumped in the Bois de Boulogne. It turns out to be a quiet, likeable burglar he has known for years, and for whom he cannot help feeling affection. Defying orders from his superiors, he determines to discover who killed his old acquaintance – even if it leads him into terrible danger.

Translated by Howard Curtis

Other 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, 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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Weight 0.184 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 13 × 1.3 cm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

160

Language

English

Edition

|Reprint

Dewey

843.914 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K