Monsieur Lecoq, Volume I

Name: Monsieur Lecoq, Volume I
Author: Emile Gaboriau

The story revolves around a mysterious crime that takes place at an inn on the outskirts of Paris. A man is found dead with no signs of struggle or robbery, and the only clue is a torn piece of fabric caught in the door. The police are baffled, and the case remains unsolved for months.

By Emile Gaboriau · First published 1869 · Genre: Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Mystery · 25 chapters · 118,155 words

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At about eleven o'clock in the evening of the 20th of February, 186 -- , which chanced to be Shrove Sunday, a party of detectives left the police station near the old Barriere d'Italie to the direct south of Paris. Their mission was to explore the district extending on the one hand between the highroad to Fontainebleau and the Seine, and on the other between the outer boulevards and the fortifications.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Emile Gaboriau
Date: 1869 CE
Language: English
Genres: Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 118,155 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 2,212 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Detective Fiction — The plot revolves around a police investigation, featuring detectives and a murder mystery, which is central to the narrative.
Crime Fiction — The story involves criminal activities, including murder and the subsequent pursuit of justice, typical of crime fiction.
Mystery — The narrative includes elements of suspense and the unknown, as characters seek to uncover the truth behind the events.
Thriller — The tension and urgency in the investigation create a thrilling atmosphere, engaging readers with high stakes.