The Widow Lerouge
The 1st book featuring Monsieur Lecoq -- Paris's most perceptive detective, and a precursor to Sherlock Holmes The Widow Lerouge lived alone in an isolated cottage on the outskirts of Paris. When she is not seen for... See More
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Quick ViewThe 1st book featuring Monsieur Lecoq -- Paris's most perceptive detective, and a precursor to Sherlock Holmes The Widow Lerouge lived alone in an isolated cottage on the outskirts of Paris. When she is not seen for... See More
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Quick ViewThe seminal detective novel by Émile Gaboriau, who was hailed by André Gide as "the father of all current detective fiction." Policemen patrolling the streets of Paris hear a commotion in a nearby bar. When they go... See More
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Quick ViewAfter a fight in a seedy bar leaves three men dead, the police arrest a man who claims to be a circus performer. But a young detective named Lecoq suspects the man isn't who he claims to be, and that there is more at stake... See More
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Quick ViewMonsieur Lecoq of the French Sûreté is called to investigate a Bank Robbery in one of the world's first detective novels, widely credited as the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. A sensational bank robbery of 350,000... See More
E-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the carefully picked greatest mystery classics of all time 100 classics: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Agatha Christie) The Murder on the Links (Agatha Christie) The... See More
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Quick ViewAfter a fight in a seedy bar leaves three men dead, the police arrest a man who claims to be a circus performer. But a young detective named Lecoq suspects the man isn't who he claims to be, and that there is more at stake... See More
(144 reviews)
Quick ViewThis early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in 1866 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Widow Lerouge' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Émile Gaboriau was born... See More
(157 reviews)
Quick ViewThis early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Monsieur Lecoq' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Émile Gaboriau was born in... See More
(14 reviews)
Quick ViewThis early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in the late 19th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Champdoce Mystery' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery... See More
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Quick ViewThis is a reproduction of a classic text optimised for kindle devices. We have endeavoured to create this version as close to the original artefact as possible. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with... See More
(37 reviews)
Quick ViewThis early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in 1874 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Other People's Money' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Émile Gaboriau was... See More
(59 reviews)
Quick ViewThis early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in 1867 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'File No. 113' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Émile Gaboriau was born in... See More
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Quick ViewA grisly triple murder occurs in a down-and-out quarter of Paris, and the petty criminal apprehended at the scene of the crime is considered clearly guilty -- except by young Monsieur Lecoq. The brilliant but inexperienced... See More
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Quick ViewThe Detective Fiction Collection brings together 28 of the greatest detective classics ever written, by the greatest authors to ever live. Featuring: IN A GROVE, by Ry?nosuke Akutagawa FANTOMAS, by Marcel Allain THE... See More
This early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in 1870 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Count's Millions' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Émile Gaboriau was... See More
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Quick ViewMonsieur Lecoq is the creation of Emile Gaboriau, just like Sherlock Holmes is for Conan Doyle and Hercule Poirot for Agatha Christie. Lecoq was created well before anyone had heard of Sherlock, in fact it is a known fact... See More
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Quick ViewFifth book in the "Monsieur Lecoq" series and the sequel to "Monsieur Lecoq". See More
This early work by Émile Gaboriau was originally published in the late 19th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Baron Trigault's Vengeance' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and... See More
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Quick ViewWork form 19th Century French author considered a pioneer of modern detective fiction. The death of the Count de Chalusse, the theft of his will and two million francs, the false accusation of Marguerite de Chalusse, make... See More
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Quick ViewWell known novel from the French writer, novelist, and journalist, considered a pioneer of modern detective fiction. The Lerouge Case was his first detective novel, introducing an amateur detective and a young police officer... See More
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Quick ViewSuper involved bad doings and blackmail in mid-19th century Paris. Fortunes are made and the terrible, terrible things people did are threatening to rise from their graves. All the while, some kids is falling in love or... See More
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Quick ViewEmile Gaboriau is frequently credited with being the creator of the modern detective story. He drew on the 40 years of slow evolution of the crime story, following Edgar Allen Poe in the United States, and writers such as... See More
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Quick ViewWhen the nearby town turns out to put out a fire engulfing the estate of Valpinson, they find the owner, Count Claudieuse, gravely injured by the hands of a murderer. All evidence, including the testimony of a village... See More
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Quick ViewA novel of high life and misdeeds, by the author who inspired Sherlock Holmes. The conclusion of Caught in the Net. The story centers around two young men, both penniless, both ignorant of their past, and a mysterious... See More
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Quick ViewLouis XVIII has once again returned to power and the emigres are returing to France to reclaim the lands and fortunes they had relinquished. The Duc de Sairmeuse is returning to his tiny hamlet where the now widowed... See More
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Quick ViewE-artnow presents to you this unique collection of the greatest classics of thriller and mystery every fan of the genre should experience at least once in their life: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Arthur Conan Doyle) The... See More
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Quick ViewMusaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series True Crime... See More
Sequel to The Count's Millions. A highly complicated plot, with cliff-hangers, intense back stories, very bad mothers and very good mothers. Emile Gaboriau does not dissapoint with this classic mystery-thriller, guaranteed... See More
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Quick ViewIn the Paris evening papers of Tuesday, February 28, 1866, under the head of Local Items, the following announcement appeared: "A daring robbery, committed against one of our most eminent bankers, M. Andre Fauvel, caused... See More
File No. 113 is the third book in the Monsieur Lecoq by Émile Gaboriau. Published in 1867, it tells the story of a bank robbery. Whilst the police look with suspicion at the employees, Detective Lecoq sees something else. See More