Fantômas

"Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre is a captivating crime novel from the early 1900s. It tells the story of Fantômas, a mysterious and clever criminal who spreads chaos and fear. The story begins with people at a fancy party talking about the crimes connected to Fantômas, sparking intrigue and nervousness as they try to understand this shadowy figure and the impact he has on their comfortable lives. Their discussion takes place at the Marquise de Langrune’s home on a cold evening, where the conversation points to upcoming dangers and builds suspense around a recent vanishing tied to Fantômas.