Crimen De Orcival

crimen de Orcival

by Émile Gaboriau

Crimen de Orcival is a classic detective novel by Émile Gaboriau, renowned for introducing the first professional police detective in literature, Monsieur Lecoq. Set in the French countryside, the story centers on the murder of Berta, the Countess de Tremorel, found drowned in a reed bed on the grounds of her husband's estate, the Château de Valfeuillu. The discovery of the body by two poachers sets off a complex investigation, revealing secrets, hidden relationships, and multiple suspects, each with their own motives and alibis. Lecoq, known for his meticulous observation and brilliant deductions, must unravel the truth behind the murder and expose the guilty party.

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Émile Gaboriau, a prominent French writer and novelist of the 19th century, made a significant impact on the literary world as a pioneer of detective fiction. Renowned for his thrilling and suspensefu...

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