--- product_id: 10971822 title: "A Crime in Holland (Inspector Maigret Book 7)" brand: "georges simenonsian reynolds" price: "KD 6.18" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10971822-a-crime-in-holland-inspector-maigret-book-7 store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # A Crime in Holland (Inspector Maigret Book 7) **Brand:** georges simenonsian reynolds **Price:** KD 6.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Crime in Holland (Inspector Maigret Book 7) by georges simenonsian reynolds - **How much does it cost?** KD 6.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10971822-a-crime-in-holland-inspector-maigret-book-7) ## Best For - georges simenonsian reynolds enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted georges simenonsian reynolds brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Crime in Holland (Inspector Maigret Book 7) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kmQYwMNKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ A Dud *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015* I have been reading through the Penguin reissues of the Inspector Maigret novels, and this is the first one that I can say I actively disliked in the end. Although I like the character of Maigret a great deal and also love individual scenes within the novels, I have to say that so far the stories themselves have not always come together as a satisfying whole. Perhaps my biggest complaint is on full exhibition in this one: the fact that the underlying mystery seems to always to come out of the blue from an all-knowing Maigret rather than being unfolded in a way that teases and enlightens the reader in careful steps.In this case, a Dutch academic has been murdered, and in somewhat cliche fashion we are given, literally, a list of the prime suspects in the first couple pages. Each one, plus a couple additional possible perpetrators, is interviewed or confronted in turn by Maigret, who appears to have a number of unrevealed hunched about the entire situation -- pretty much all of which turn out to be correct. The latter portion of the novel then consists of a somewhat ridiculous and also cliche attempt to have everyone re-enact the evening of the murder, a strategy which appears to have little value other than filling a number of pages, since Maigret already knows who the guilty part is. In the end, the solution to the mystery hinges on convenient coincidences which, to my mind, are really not under the killer's control, and looking back, I find the whole thing rather contrived, almost a parody of the "Golden Age" type of locked-room mystery, in the broadest sense. Still, the character interactions are well-done, though again Simenon paints them in thick strokes, with much of the nuance and texture implied rather than made explicit. The first half is a good read; the last third rather boring and trite. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ On the canals *by R***C on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020* A murder and several likely prospects. A careful re-enactment helps Maigret to undercover the perpetrator. Dogged police care works for him in another case ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ great read *by T***M on Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014* all of Simenon,s Maigret books are between 4 and 5 star This one is no exception good story great people. Only thing be careful to make sure your Maigret books are by Simenon and not other authors, because the real Maigret is only written by Simeono. Will be happy when the entire collection of 77 books are available in English and on Kindel. You can not make a mistake buying this book --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10971822-a-crime-in-holland-inspector-maigret-book-7](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/10971822-a-crime-in-holland-inspector-maigret-book-7) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*