Description
By: Émile Gaboriau (1832-1873)
Monsieur Lecoq: The Inquiry by Émile Gaboriau is a riveting detective novel that follows the brilliant investigator Monsieur Lecoq as he sets out to solve a complex murder case. The story is filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and engaging characters that keep the reader guessing until the very end.
Gaboriau’s writing style is both captivating and detailed, drawing readers into the intricate web of clues and suspects that make up the investigation. The character of Monsieur Lecoq is particularly fascinating, with his keen powers of observation and deduction making him a formidable protagonist.
The pacing of the novel is well-balanced, with a steady buildup of tension and excitement as Lecoq delves deeper into the case. The resolution is satisfying, tying up all loose ends and providing a satisfying conclusion to the mystery.
Overall, Monsieur Lecoq: The Inquiry is a classic detective novel that is sure to please fans of the genre. Gaboriau’s skillful storytelling and memorable characters make this a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
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.
He will lead his investigation until he gets to the bottom of it. The story takes us in the dark times of France after the Revolution and in the Terror, and finds its roots in a story of love and power.
