The Carter of La Providence

Maigret out of Paris on a bicycle in the French countryside. Lovely descriptions of the weather, the fields, and the canal boat community. I’d have preferred it if they’d kept the original title of Lock 14 and when you read the book, you’ll find out my reasoning. The difficulty working out what happened in thisContinue reading “The Carter of La Providence”

Maigret and the Loner by Georges Simenon

Chief Superintendent Jules Maigret investigates the death of a well-groomed vagrant in Paris with few clues. As the victim’s identity is unraveled, Maigret grapples with a drinking problem. A slow-paced narrative picks up when an anonymous call leads to the murderer’s identification. Maigret’s tenacity unravels the truth in this gripping tale of two murders.