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"Simenon is an undoubted master of the crime story...his mastery rests primarily in the creation of Jules Maigret." --Critic Julian Symons in Mortal Consequences : A History

Jules Maigret, Chief Superintendent of the Parisian police, is bourgeois, cosmopolitan, softhearted, a pipe smoker, and happily married both to his job and his wife. Maigret's underlings nickname the elderly woman who keeps calling "the Madwoman." Yet in fact she is a respectable widow, who complains to the police that an intruder is shifting things about in her tidy apartment. Some of the police dismiss her as paranoid, but she claims it is a matter of life and death. Out of kindness, Chief Superintendent Maigret agrees to follow up on her story. Before he can, however, the woman is murdered. Maigret sets out to find out why and by whom.

About the Author: Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was born in Belgium and began his writing career as a journalist. In his lifetime, he wrote over 450 novels and novellas; 75 books featured Maigret. Simenon's work is known for its perceptive insight into human psychology, exploring the motivations of both the criminal and the victims. He was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1996.

About the Performer: Andrew Sachs has extensive acting experience over the last 30 years in theater, films, television, and radio. Among the highlights is his participation in the cast of the Fawlty Towers television series.

Written by Georges Simenon - Performed by Andrew Sachs - Unabridged Fiction - 3 CASSETTES

Publisher, Audio Partners (January 2000)