Book 5 in the Maigret series, and part of a now stalled attempt to go right back through them all via audio books. Stalled not because of this particular entry, which was a much more interesting read than a couple of the earlier books. Stalled mostly because of the weight of the queues elsewhere.
In this outing, Inspector Maigret is of the view that a condemned man is not guilty of the crime he's been convicted of. Over the course of a very short 10 days, he sets out to confirm that somebody else did, indeed, kill two female victims in their own home.
This was well plotted, and whilst Maigret was his normal gloomy, introverted self, there was something spirited and committed about his determination that lifted this outing slightly. Set around the river Seine and the docks area, the sense of place was really strong as well.
Listening to this series has been a bit touch and go, which seems silly really, given this is book number 5, originally published in 1931. Reminds me I need to get back to this quest.
A Man's Head
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.