Description
By: Émile Gaboriau (1832-1873)
Monsieur Lecoq Part 2: The Honor of the Name by Émile Gaboriau is a riveting and suspenseful continuation of the detective novel series featuring the intelligent and resourceful Monsieur Lecoq. Set in 19th century France, the story follows Lecoq as he unravels a complex mystery surrounding a case of mistaken identity and a family’s honor.
Gaboriau’s writing is crisp and engaging, drawing readers into the intricate web of deception and intrigue that Lecoq must navigate in order to uncover the truth. The character of Monsieur Lecoq is both fascinating and multidimensional, showcasing his keen powers of deduction and unwavering commitment to justice.
The Honor of the Name is a well-crafted mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final reveal. Gaboriau’s intricate plot twists and turns will keep readers guessing until the very end, making this a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction.
Book Description:
Monsieur Lecoq is a captivating mystery, historical and love story:
Around 11 o’clock, on the evening of Shrove Sunday 18.., close to the old Barrière d’Italie, frightful cries, coming from Mother Chupin’s drinking-shop, are heard by a party of detectives led by Inspector Gévrol.
The squad runs up to it. A triple murder has just been committed. The murderer is caught on the premises.
Despite Gévrol’s opinion that four scoundrels encountered each other in this vile den, that they began to quarrel, that one of them had a revolver and killed the others, Lecoq, a young police agent, suspects a great mystery.
In this second book (out of two) we go back in time to that dark period of French history. Little by little, the key to the mystery murder is unveiled.
