num_pages: 155
description: Maigret's longest-running case involves two decades of jewelry heists, a generation of conspiracy, and the revelation of a long-buried secret from World War II. “[Simenon could] turn the simplest of romans policiers into a moving and memorable form of art.” — The Times (London) “[Maigret's investigation] is a bittersweet elegy for the glory days of both thief and cop.” — Chicago Sun-Times
language: French
title: Maigret Bides His Time
titlecomplete: Maigret Bides His Time (English and French Edition)
characters: Fernand Barillard, Mina Claes, André Lucas, Manuel Palmari, Jules Maigret, Aline Bauche, Jef Claes, Louise Maigret, Albert Lapointe
genres: France, Mystery, Novels, Detective, 20th Century, French Literature, Fiction, Belgian, Mystery Thriller, Crime
ratings_count: 818
places: France, Paris
series: Inspector Maigret
publisher: Harvest/ HBJ