
The de Bercy Affair
by Louis Tracy
'The de Bercy Affair' Summary
In the heart of London's opulent society, a chilling murder shatters the illusion of tranquility, leaving behind a trail of bewildering clues and baffled suspects. The victim, the enigmatic and wealthy de Bercy, is found lifeless in his grand mansion, plunging his circle of acquaintances into a vortex of suspicion and fear.
Enter Inspector Furneaux, a seasoned detective renowned for his sharp intellect and unwavering determination. Tasked with unraveling the intricate tapestry of this perplexing case, Furneaux embarks on a journey into the labyrinthine world of de Bercy's life, uncovering a web of hidden passions, long-buried secrets, and simmering resentments.
As Furneaux delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself entangled in a whirlwind of deception, where appearances are carefully crafted facades and motives are concealed beneath layers of subterfuge. The suspects, each with their own intricate connections to the victim, form a diverse ensemble of characters, each harboring their own secrets and harboring their own fears.
Amidst the grandeur of Mayfair's aristocratic circles and the shadowy underbelly of London's underworld, Furneaux navigates a treacherous landscape where trust is a fleeting commodity and danger lurks around every corner. With each step closer to the truth, he becomes ensnared in a thrilling game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are life and death.
Unveiling a trail of cryptic clues and deciphering the tangled web of relationships surrounding de Bercy, Furneaux pieces together the fragments of the puzzle, gradually exposing the truth behind the enigmatic figure at the heart of the case. As he closes in on the identity of the killer, he must confront a shocking revelation that threatens to shatter the very foundations of de Bercy's life.
In a climactic confrontation, Furneaux unmasks the culprit, exposing a web of betrayal and desperation that has led to a tragic end. The de Bercy Affair culminates in a dramatic resolution, leaving a profound impact on the lives of those caught in its web, forever altering their perceptions of the world they inhabit.
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Louis Tracy
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Louis Tracy was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start...
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