
Monsieur Lecoq Part 1: The Inquiry
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On a Shrove Sunday evening in 18.., a group of detectives led by Inspector Gévrol respond to a commotion at Mother Chupin's drinking-shop, only to discover a triple murder. The perpetrator is apprehended on the scene, but young police agent Monsieur Lecoq suspects a deeper mystery lies beneath the surface. Gévrol believes the murders were the result of a drunken brawl, but Lecoq's keen intuition leads him to a different conclusion. As he delves into the investigation, Lecoq uncovers a web of interconnected relationships, clandestine affairs, and hidden motives. His investigation leads him through the shadowy underworld of post-revolutionary France, where the past is intertwined with the present, and love and power are inextricably linked. Lecoq's pursuit of the truth is fraught with danger, as he faces opposition from corrupt officials and those who have a vested interest in keeping secrets buried. The story culminates in a thrilling climax that reveals the true identity of the murderer and the shocking motivations behind the crime.Book Details
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Émile Gaboriau
France
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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