'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann CleevesIn this classic novel featuring Simenon's literary legend, Inspector Maigret's holiday in a spa town goes awry as he gets entangled in a local caseInspector Maigret and his wife take a much-needed rest cure in the spa town of Vichy, where they quickly become used to the leisurely pace of life. But when a woman who they regularly pass by on their daily strolls is murdered, Maigret can't help but offer his assistance to the local investigation - no matter where it leads. Translated by Ros SchwartzOther 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 and the Old People, and Maigret's Dead Man'Not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend' The Times