Émile Gaboriau

Émile Gaboriau, born in 1832 in France, is widely recognized as a pioneer of the detective fiction genre. His early career saw him working as a journalist, where he honed his skills in storytelling and observation. Gaboriau's passion for unraveling mysteries blossomed into a literary career, leading to the creation of his most famous character, Monsieur Lecoq, a brilliant detective who skillfully navigates the complexities of crime and human nature. His works often explore themes of justice and morality, reflecting the social issues of his time.

Monsieur Lecoq Part 1: The Inquiry

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Monsieur Lecoq is a captivating mystery, historical and love story :Around 11 o'clock, on the evening of Shrove Sunday 18.., close to the ol…

Monsieur Lecoq Part 2: The Honor of the Name

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Monsieur Lecoq is a captivating mystery, historical and love story: Around 11 o'clock, on the evening of Shrove Sunday 18.., close to the ol…

File No. 113

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As the story opens the impregnable safe of the Fauvel bank is robbed of 350,000 francs. As the only keyholders are Andre Fauvel the owner an…

The Mystery of Orcival

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The Mystery of Orcival is a wonderful example of the brilliant methods of deduction which Emile Gaboriau's "Le Coq" inspired in fu…

The Count's Millions and Baron Trigault's Vengeance

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The wealthy Count de Chalusse is struck with apoplexy and dies without a will, leaving Marguerite the orphan (daughter?) he adopted penniles…

The Lerouge Case

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Widely considered the first modern detective novel in French literature, The Lerouge Case is the first in Emile Gaboriau's acclaimed "L…