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Maigret and the Reluctant Witnesses
(1959)(Book 53 in the Inspector Maigret series)
A novel by Georges Simenon
Library Journal
In all three of these stories adapted by Frederick Spoerly, Maigret is involved in the domestic problems of the wealthy. The title story involves a man murdered in his home; his family is reluctant to discuss the matter. When Chief Inspector Maigret is called in to investigate the homicide, family members are interviewed, and the motive is discovered. Although one-dimensional in characterization, the story holds the reader's interest. In "Maigret Hesitates," the Inspector receives a letter that a murder is about to take place. He traces the stationery and investigates a wealthy household where the homicide will occur; however, he cannot prevent it from happening. "Maigret in Society" has the inspector investigating the death of an elderly comte found shot to death in his study. This is the best developed of the trilogy and offers an effective surprise ending. Spoerly understands the feel of French language and thought. The actors do an excellent job with pronunciation and vocal inflection. Recommended for public library collections, especially where Simenon (Maigret and the Killer, LJ 4/15/98) is popular.Jacqueline Seewald, Red Bank Regional H.S., Little Silver, NJ
AudioFile - Carolyn R. Angus
Simenon's popular detective, Chief Inspector Maigret, employs his skills at methodical sleuthing to solve three crimes in Maigret and the Reluctant Witness, Maigret Hesitates and Maigret in Society. In the title mystery, the son of the owner of a declining biscuit factory is found shot in the family's derelict mansion. It takes Inspector Maigret to see beyond an apparent murder at the hands of a burglar and shift the investigation to a host of relatives with motives based on financial desperation, jealousy and estrangement. Frederick Spoerly's adaptations of Simenon's mysteries are excellent. Nothing is missing from the plots and character development. The use of familiar theme music and sound effects enhances the full-cast production. A not-to-be-missed audio production for Maigret fans and for those who like their sleuths to have a philosophical bent. C.R.A. cAudioFile, Portland, Maine
Genre: Mystery
In all three of these stories adapted by Frederick Spoerly, Maigret is involved in the domestic problems of the wealthy. The title story involves a man murdered in his home; his family is reluctant to discuss the matter. When Chief Inspector Maigret is called in to investigate the homicide, family members are interviewed, and the motive is discovered. Although one-dimensional in characterization, the story holds the reader's interest. In "Maigret Hesitates," the Inspector receives a letter that a murder is about to take place. He traces the stationery and investigates a wealthy household where the homicide will occur; however, he cannot prevent it from happening. "Maigret in Society" has the inspector investigating the death of an elderly comte found shot to death in his study. This is the best developed of the trilogy and offers an effective surprise ending. Spoerly understands the feel of French language and thought. The actors do an excellent job with pronunciation and vocal inflection. Recommended for public library collections, especially where Simenon (Maigret and the Killer, LJ 4/15/98) is popular.Jacqueline Seewald, Red Bank Regional H.S., Little Silver, NJ
AudioFile - Carolyn R. Angus
Simenon's popular detective, Chief Inspector Maigret, employs his skills at methodical sleuthing to solve three crimes in Maigret and the Reluctant Witness, Maigret Hesitates and Maigret in Society. In the title mystery, the son of the owner of a declining biscuit factory is found shot in the family's derelict mansion. It takes Inspector Maigret to see beyond an apparent murder at the hands of a burglar and shift the investigation to a host of relatives with motives based on financial desperation, jealousy and estrangement. Frederick Spoerly's adaptations of Simenon's mysteries are excellent. Nothing is missing from the plots and character development. The use of familiar theme music and sound effects enhances the full-cast production. A not-to-be-missed audio production for Maigret fans and for those who like their sleuths to have a philosophical bent. C.R.A. cAudioFile, Portland, Maine
Genre: Mystery
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