A Maigret Christmas And Other Stories(1951)

Georges SimenonΑργυρώ ΜακάρωφDavid Coward

Seasonal stories set in Paris at Christmas from the celebrated creator of Inspector Maigret, Georges Simenon.

It is Christmas in Paris, but beneath the sparkling lights and glittering decorations lie sinister deeds and dark secrets... This collection brings together three of Simenon's most enjoyable Christmas tales, newly translated, featuring Inspector Maigret and other characters from Simenon's Paris.

The first is the only story which mentions Maigret by name. In 'A Maigret Christmas,' the Inspector receives two unexpected visitors early on the morning of Christmas Day. They lead him on the trail of a mysterious intruder dressed in red and white. Is Santa Claus real? In 'Seven Small Crosses in a Notebook', the sounds of police call-box alarms all over Paris send many officers on a cat and mouse chase across the city. 'The Little Restaurant near Place des Ternes, A Christmas Story for Grown-Ups' tells of a cynical woman who is moved to an unexpected act of festive charity in a nightclub - one that surprises even her.

The stories are: 1. A Maigret Christmas, 2. Seven Small Crosses in a Notebook, and 3. The Little Restaurant near Place des Ternes.

Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection, "A Maigret Christmas and Other Stories." Entries for each of the individual stories by the author, including the title story, can be found elsewhere on Goodreads.