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In this unique Maigret case, a well‑groomed old lady insists that an intruder has been tampering with her apartment, even though nothing is missing. The police dismiss her as a lunatic, but Maigret is moved by her conviction. He sets out to investigate, only to find that someone else has already arrived on the scene. The mystery leads Maigret deep into the Riviera’s underworld, placing an innocent woman—once deemed a madwoman—on the brink of danger. With the help of Madame Maigret’s keen insight into female psychology, Maigret pieces together the truth, proving that sometimes intuition and empathy are as crucial as deductive skill.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Georges Simenon
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