Maigret Enjoys Himself

Jan 21, 2025 8:09 PM

Author:Georges Simenon,David Watson

'His artistry is supreme' John Banville

Standing here at the window in the middle of the morning, vaguely observing the comings and goings in the street, he had a feeling that reminded of certain days in his childhood, when his mother was still alive and he was off school because he had the 'flu or it was the end of term. It was the feeling of finding out 'what went on when he wasn't there'.

Inspector Maigret is meant to be taking a holiday, but he can't resist following the development of his colleague Janvier's case in the papers - and playing a few tricks on the way.

This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret's Little Joke.

'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories' Guardian'

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A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness

—— Independent

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—— Observer

A terrific debut - in every sense.

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A tricksy tale...there is never any doubt that darkness and danger are waiting in each chapter

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—— Nick Quantrill

A down and dirty slice of Manchester noir . . . Impressively bleak.

—— Shots Magazine

Page-turner is the only word for it.

—— Press Association

Brooding, blistering. Sirens is a remarkable literary thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Lee Burke

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