Monsieur Lecoq, v. 1 by Emile Gaboriau

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Author Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873
Title Monsieur Lecoq, v. 1
Note Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Moynihan, Dagny; David Widger
Summary "Monsieur Lecoq, v. 1" by Emile Gaboriau is a detective novel written in the mid-19th century. The book introduces readers to a gritty and atmospheric Paris where crime and vagrancy lurk behind every corner. The narrative begins with a band of detectives led by Inspector Gevrol as they investigate a violent clash in a notorious drinking den known as the Poivriere, setting the stage for the unraveling of a complex murder mystery. At the start of the story, the police arrive at the scene, responding to a brutal fight that has left three men dead and one wounded. As they enter the establishment, Gevrol and his team are met with chaos and bloodshed, indicating a struggle that had taken place shortly before their arrival. Among the melee, a young detective named Lecoq distinguishes himself by deducing critical information that his superior overlooks, hinting at a deeper connection among the individuals involved in the skirmish. Lecoq's keen observations and unwavering determination portray him as a promising figure in the police force, setting the stage for a captivating journey of crime-solving in the face of deception and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 4071
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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