Maigret and the Ghost: Inspector Maigret #62

Madam Jonker, a Dominican monk's habit, is holding a palette and brush, and her black eyes light up on Inspector Maigret with curiosity. During an undercover case, Inspector Lognon is shot and Inspector Maigret is drawn into the darker side of the art world. Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Compelling, remorseless, brilliant

John Gray's novel "The Painter's Smock" delves into the enigmatic world of Madame Jonker, a woman who wears a Dominican's monk's habit, a fabric as thick and soft as a bathrobe. With a palette in her left hand and a brush in her right, her black eyes light up with curiosity as she gazes at Inspector Maigret.

In a thrilling undercover case, Inspector Lognon is shot in a room he shares with a beautiful woman who has since disappeared. Inspector Maigret embarks on a quest to retrace Lognon's secretive last few days, delving into the darker side of the art world.

Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations, making these timeless masterpieces accessible to a wider audience. "The Painter's Smock" has been published in a previous translation as "Maigret and the Apparition."

John Banville's artistry is truly supreme. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Banville's ability to make readers look inside themselves is unparalleled, while his brilliance at absorbing them obsessively in his stories is truly remarkable.

The Guardian has praised Simenon's work, stating that he was unequalled at making us look inside while simultaneously captivating us with his stories. His ability to create intricate plots and compelling characters has made him a beloved figure in the world of literature.

In conclusion, "The Painter's Smock" by John Gray is a captivating novel that delves into the mysterious world of Madame Jonker and Inspector Maigret's investigation into a thrilling undercover case. John Banville's artistry is truly supreme, and his ability to make readers look inside themselves and be absorbed in his stories is truly remarkable. Penguin's new translations of the Maigret novels are a testament to the enduring legacy of this beloved series.

Weight: 126g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241304037