Monsieur Lecoq — Volume 1 by Emile Gaboriau

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Author Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873
Title Monsieur Lecoq — Volume 1
L'enquête
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif, Tiffany Vergon, Anne Dreze, Marc D'Hooghe and
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Summary "Monsieur Lecoq — Volume 1" by Emile Gaboriau is a detective novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the initial investigation of a brutal triple murder that occurs in a notorious Parisian bar and focuses on the experiences of the principal detective, Lecoq, who is a young and aspiring member of the police force, navigating the complexities of crime and his own duties. The opening of the book sets a dark and suspenseful tone as we are introduced to a group of police officers led by the experienced inspector Gévrol, who patrols the bleak, dangerous streets of Paris on a cold night. They respond to screams coming from a bar called La Poivrière, only to discover a chaotic scene filled with carnage and confusion. Several suspects are immediately scrutinized, including a battered and bloodied man claiming innocence, as well as the elusive women who were present at the scene. The young agent Lecoq, seeking to prove himself, develops a keen interest in the details of the case and begins to piece together clues that point to deeper ties between the various characters involved, prompting a thorough investigation that promises intrigue and complexity as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Subject Lecoq, Monsieur (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8650
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 15, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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