Publisher's Synopsis
The Lerouge Case is a classic mystery novel written by Emile Gaboriau, published in 1866. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy widow named Madame Lerouge in a small French village. The investigation is led by detective Lecoq, who is determined to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.As Lecoq delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal, with each suspect having a motive for the murder. The suspects include Madame Lerouge's son, her servant, her lover, and a mysterious stranger who was seen in the village around the time of the murder.The Lerouge Case is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intricately woven, with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged. Gaboriau's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing the setting and characters to life.Overall, The Lerouge Case is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels, and a testament to Gaboriau's talent as a writer.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.
