Set on a beautiful island somewhere in the South of France, where a local informs Maigret that one comes for a week, and never leaves.
A leisurely unfolding mystery to match the scenery.
One of the added bonuses of this episode is an early appearance by the beautiful and talented Sara Martins. This episode was filmed in 2001. 10 years later, Sara would star in "Death in Paradise", and later several other European television mysteries--always a captivating and intelligent presence.
Here Sara plays Jojo, a barely of age--if that--pretty young black girl, the only maid at a small hotel on the island.
Jojo attracts the attention of many men on the island--and is jealously looked after by the hotel owner, whose relationship with Jojo is obscure. Jojo knew the murdered victim and secretly talks to Maigret.
Part of the enjoyment of this episode is trying to figure out the relationships on this lazy island. Several shady characters live and operate seemingly legitimate businesses--but Maigret suspects otherwise.