Maigret and the Minister

''His artistry is supreme'' John Banville

''Once alone in his office, he went over and opened the window as if being in charge of this case made him gasp for a breath of fresh air... It made him feel almost fond of the petty thieves, maniacs, swindlers and offenders of all kinds that he usually had to deal with.''

Maigret has no taste for politics, or politicians, but when he is summoned to a cl...