Maigret plunges into the murky Parisian underworld in book twenty-nine of the new Penguin Maigret series. ` That shoeless foot looked incongruous lying on the pavement next to another foot encased in a shoe made from black kid leather. It was naked, private... It was Maigret who retrieved the other shoe which lay by the kerb six or seven metres away.` A series of strange phone calls leads Inspector Maigret through the Paris streets towards a man out of his depth amid a network of merciless criminals. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret`s Special Murder. ” His artistry is supreme”. (John Banville). ” One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century... Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories”. (Guardian). ”A supreme writer...unforgettable vividness”. (Independent). ...

An unusually quiet day for Maigret at the Quai des Orfevres is disturbed by a visit from mild-mannered toy salesman, Xavier Manton. Maigret is puzzled by Manton`s admission that he suspects his wife of plotting to poison him & when he receives a visit from Mme Manton later that day he is not sure who to trust. Maigret heeds the advice of his seniors & investigates the couple & when a body is discovered everyone, including Maigret, is surprised. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret Has Scruples.` His artistry is supreme` John Banville` One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century... Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories` Guardian ...

When a self-made man appeals to Maigret for protection at his lavish home, a years-old grudge from the past resurfaces & the inspector finds himself questioning his own motives. Conflict rather than harmony probably reigned in eight out of ten of the still magnificent houses that surrounded the park. But he had rarely had the opportunity to breath such a strained atmosphere as the one between these walls. Everything seemed fake, grating, starting with the lodge of the concierge-cum-manservant, who was neither a concierge nor a manservant, despite his striped waistcoat, but a former poacher, a murderer turned guard dog. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations.` His artistry is supreme` John Banville` One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century... Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories` Guardian ...

A local scandal intrudes on Maigret`s seaside holiday in book twenty-eight of the new Penguin Maigret series. At what point in the day could the note have been slipped into his pocket, his left breast pocket? It was an ordinary sheet of glazed squared paper, probably torn out of an exercise book. The words were written in pencil, in a regular handwriting that looked to him like a woman`s. For pity`s sake, ask to see the patient in room 15. When Inspector Maigret`s wife falls ill on their seaside holiday, a visit to the hospital leads him on an unexpected quest to find justice for a young girl. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. ” His artistry is supreme”. (John Banville). ” One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century.. . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories”. (Guardian). ”A supreme writer.. .unforgettable vividness”. (Independent). ...

Maigret sets the record straight & tells the story of his own life, giving a rare glimpse into the mind of the great inspector
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The most exasperating of all was the head clerk at reception, in his elegant morning coat & stiff collar, which was not wilting with a drop of perspiration. He was treating Maigret in a cordial way, or possibly feeling sorry for him, as from time to time he flashed him a smile, intended to be both complicit & encouraging. ...

At a dinner party, Maigret recounts an old case in which Adrien Josset is found guilty & executed for the murder of his wife, Christine. As the case develops under the controlling hand of the magistrate, all clues point to Josset`s guilt yet Maigret is left unconvinced following his one interview with him. Years after the case, Maigret still doubts the true identity of the murderer. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. This novel has been published in a previous translation as Maigret Has Doubts.` His artistry is supreme` John Banville` One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century... Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories` Guardian ...

Each of the United Kingdom`s 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off & treasure. NG (NOTTINGHAM) Batman`s home city of Gotham is named after a Nottinghamshire village. NR (NORWICH) Some of the earliest human footprints were found on a beach in Norfolk. AB (ABERDEEN) The left leg of Scottish hero William Wallace is buried in St Machar`s Cathedral. CR (CROYDON) The name Croydon means `valley of the crocuses`. DN (DONCASTER) Michael Jackson`s ` Thriller` was written by a Cleethorpes man called Rodney. Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain`s history on a roundabout journey from AB to ZE. On the lookout for interesting place names & unusual monuments, along the way he discovers what the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white coat & how Jimi Hendrix got confused by the M1. He visits the Harrogate hotel where Agatha Christie hid for eleven days, a bungalow in Kent that can`t get a mobile phone signal because of the Second World War, & the grave of a Scottish duke whose legs had to be cut off so he could fit in his coffin. At the same time Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st century, from aggressive seagulls in Blackpool to `seasoned` drinkers in Surrey. & his travels offer the perfect opportunity to delve into the history of the Royal Mail, complete with pillar boxes, posties & Penny Reds
- plus Oscar Wilde`s unconventional method of posting a letter. A charming mix of fact, anecdote & overheard conversation, Mail Obsession pays homage to Britain`s wonderful past & its curious present.
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Each of the United Kingdom`s 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off & treasure. Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain`s history on a roundabout journey from AB to ZE. On the lookout for interesting place names & unusual monuments, along the way he discovers what the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white coat & how Jimi Hendrix got confused by the M1. At the same time Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st century, from aggressive seagulls in Blackpool to `seasoned` drinkers in Surrey. & his travels offer the perfect opportunity to delve into the history of the Royal Mail, complete with pillar boxes, posties & Penny Reds
- plus Oscar Wilde`s unconventional method of posting a letter. A playful mix of fact, anecdote & overheard conversation, Mail Obsession pays homage to Britain`s wonderful past & its curious present.
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Mail Steamship Routes map of the world is a reproduction by the Old House Books of a decorative poster from 1937, commissioned by the General Post Office to show the steamship routes that carried the majority of UK’s international mail during the 1930s. Drawn by the artist Leslie Mac Donald (‘ Max’) Gill, the map is centred on the British Isles & indicates Britain’s dominions & colonies. Decorative panels emphasize the modern image of the Post Office – modern uniforms & vans, quayside facilities, etc & present images of significant ships from the days of King Alfred to SS Great Eastern & RMS Queen Mary. This reproduction is presented in an elegant card cover with notes about the map & the artist Max Gill. Please note: this title is also available as a wall map. ...