Friday, September 12, 2014

A Crime in Holland

Sending Maigret to Holland gives Simenon a chance to draw contrasts between the Dutch and French in matters of morals, behavior, and food and drink. Love and hate, however, cross all borders. After solving the crime, Maigret's remark is priceless: "And that's all ... What time is the next train for France?"

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