"One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century .
Best known in Britain as the author of the Maigret books, he is a household name in continental Europe with a prolific output of more than four hundred novels and short stories..
About the Author: GEORGES Simenon (1903-1989) was born in Li ge, Belgium.
Their loyalty, which binds them together through their adventures, is put to the test, and seemingly irrelevant social differences threaten their friendship and their freedom.
In the dark, he loses his way, returns and bumps into Chabot." Inspector Maigret observes from a distance as two boys are accused of killing a rich foreigner in Li ge.
And suddenly the match falls to the ground, as Delfosse gives a sharp cry and rushes back towards the washroom door.
They stop a moment to catch their breath, and work out how far they have still to go.
Delfosse strikes a match.
Some warmth is still seeps from the radiators.
A great empty space.
Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories." -- The Guardian The city of Simenon\'s youth comes to life in this disturbing Inspector Maigret mystery set in Li ge "In the darkness, the main room is as vast as a cathedral. . . "One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century
