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The Mystery of Orcival

by Emile Gaboriau

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Emile Gaboriau, a well-known 19th-century French author and forerunner of detective fiction, wrote the intriguing book "The Mystery of Orcival." The plot, which is set in a small French village, follows renowned detective Monsieur Lecoq as he deals with a complicated murder investigation. Madame d'Orbigny, a wealthy widow, is discovered dead in her home, and her son Gaston is the main suspect. Lecoq, though, is certain of Gaston's innocence and begins his investigation. The characters come to li

First published: 2023 276 pages ISBN: 9789358595260
Category
Mystery
Priority
Recommended
Author works
3
Language
eng
Subjects
Category: Crime, Thrillers and MysteryCategory: French LiteratureCategory: NovelsDetective FictionDetective and mystery storiesFictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalFrench fictionMonsieur Lecoq (Fictitious character)Translations into English

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