"The Count's Millions" by Emile Gaboriau is a story set in Paris, exploring the life of Count de Chalusse and the puzzle surrounding his fortune after a stroke leaves him helpless. The story opens by introducing characters like Marguerite, the count's lovely ward, and the gossiping servants of the household, as the count is brought home unconscious one stormy evening. Marguerite shows real sorrow for her guardian. A doctor reveals that the count's illness might have started with a mysterious letter he destroyed. All this builds the foundation for a story thick with mystery, hidden family secrets, and a battle over a large inheritance.
The Count's Millions
By Emile Gaboriau
In a grand Parisian home, after a shocking collapse, a family's secrets threaten to spill out over a fight for immense wealth.
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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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