The Mystery of the Yellow Room

"The Mystery of the Yellow Room" by Gaston Leroux is a detective novel where a baffling crime draws in a young, clever reporter. Mademoiselle Stangerson is attacked in a locked room, "The Yellow Room," at the Château du Glandier, leaving authorities and the public in confusion. Joseph Rouletabille, the main character, steps in to solve the mystery, interacting with figures like the examining magistrate and Monsieur Robert Darzac, who is close to Mademoiselle Stangerson. The story emphasizes danger, secrecy, and the thrill of solving a complex puzzle as Rouletabille begins his investigation into the strange circumstances surrounding the case.