"The Lerouge Case" by Emile Gaboriau is a mystery that starts with the puzzling disappearance of Widow Lerouge which causes unease among her neighbors who then tell the police. The investigation soon reveals the widow's shocking death in her chaotic cottage showing signs of violence. Magistrate M. Daburon and detective Tabaret work through conflicting accounts and clues about Lerouge's life, revealing secrets, hidden identities, and hints about her past and possible wealth. The hunt for the truth uncovers deceptions related to the widow, all leading to the solving of a complex crime.
The Lerouge Case
By Emile Gaboriau
A widow's mysterious death pulls detectives into a world of hidden identities, shocking secrets, and deceptive clues.
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2006-04-13
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About the AuthorÉmile Gaboriau was a French writer, novelist, journalist, and a pioneer of detective fiction.
Émile Gaboriau was a French writer, novelist, journalist, and a pioneer of detective fiction.
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