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  • Inspector Maigret Book 46
  • By: Georges Simenon
  • Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
  • Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)
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Summary

When a public tragedy threatens to expose a scandal within the Paris government, the Minister of Public Works calls in a favour to Maigret.

A public project has collapsed and resulted in the death of 128 children after a report warning officials about the unsafe structure was disregarded. Now, that report has resurfaced, along with allegations that several politicians and contractors involved with the project may have suppressed its findings to avoid a scandal.

Maigret must enter the shifty world of politics, dogged by members of the security police wherever he goes. In an unfamiliar world of decadent diplomatic officials, fanatic followers of political parties and suspicious staff in politicians' entourages, Maigret grimly sticks to what he knows best: finding the perpetrators of criminal acts.

©1954 Georges Simenon (P)2018 Audible, Ltd
Classics Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense
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Great narrator

These Maigret stories narrated by Gareth Armstrong are wonderful. He creates not just the characters but the whole Parisian atmosphere. My new favourite restful listening.

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Great story

I didn't think I was going to enjoy this story as much as I have the others. I was completely wrong. Great story, very little politics and Mr. Armstrong is utterly brilliant in this one. I've not read one of these books but I'm about half way through the Audible versions. The Paris based stories so far, are the best because he has his regular team around him. Enjoy.

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