Publisher's Synopsis
The Lerouge Case is a classic detective novel by French author Emile Gaboriau, first published in 1866. The story revolves around the mysterious murder of Madame Lerouge, a wealthy and influential woman living in a small French village. The investigation is led by Monsieur Lecoq, a brilliant detective who must navigate a web of lies, secrets, and conflicting motives to uncover the truth behind the murder.As the investigation progresses, Lecoq uncovers a number of suspects, including Madame Lerouge's estranged husband, her lover, and a number of other individuals with possible motives for the crime. The plot is full of twists and turns, as Lecoq must use all of his skills and intuition to solve the case.The Lerouge Case is considered a classic of the detective genre, and has been praised for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and suspenseful atmosphere. It is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels, and a great introduction to the works of Emile Gaboriau.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
