Maigret's Failure Author:Georges Simenon In Un ?chec de Maigret, M is ordered by his boss to protect a wealthy meat merchant who produces anonymous letters that threaten his life. M recognizes him from his childhood village, as the cowardly kid nobody could stand. He has grown up to be a hostile aggressive and cruel rich guy. M is concerned that his dislike for a guy who invites being ... more »knocked off may influence his will and power to carry out his assignment.« less