He soon discovers that a distressing newspaper clipping was placed in the Countess prayer book. The doctor's verdict is a heart attack. When the prayer book inexplicably disappears, Maigret is certain that however natural the Countess death might appear, she was murdered. In Montmartre, a stalker is killing young women and there are no leads. To lure the killer into the open, Maigret allows the newspapers to create the impression that the murderer has been apprehended.
Police women bait the trap.
When it is sprung, the killer escapes, leaving behind a button and a piece of cloth. These lead Maigret to an arrest. Then, the killer strikes again. Cited by the New York Times as one of the greatest living actors, Michael Gambon brings Maigret to the screen with intelligence and charm. Authorized for sale in the U.S. only.