Maigret sets out to prove the innocence of a man condemned to death for a brutal murder.
As his audacious plan to uncover the truth unfolds, he encounters rich American expatriates, some truly dangerous characters, and their hidden motives.
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One of Simenon's novels from the series about the famous inspector Jules Maigret. This time, the fearless and insightful Parisian police inspector leaves the famous streets of Paris and goes to the bustling New York, where a new and unusual investigation
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