The Widow Lerouge by Emile Gaboriau

Name: The Widow Lerouge
Author: Emile Gaboriau

The novel follows Monsieur Lecoq, a detective, as he investigates the mysterious death of the wealthy widow, Madame Lerouge. Madame Lerouge was found dead in her home, and the only clues to her death are a mysterious letter and a strange symbol. Monsieur Lecoq must use his detective skills to uncover the truth behind Madame Lerouge's death. He interviews suspects, follows leads, and uncovers secrets as he attempts to solve the case. Along the way, he discovers a complex web of lies and deceit, and a sinister plot that threatens to destroy the lives of many. The Widow Lerouge is a classic mystery novel that is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and engaging characters, it is sure to be a thrilling read.

By Emile Gaboriau · First published 1866 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 20 chapters · 123,817 words

First lines

On Thursday, the 6th of March, 1862, two days after Shrove Tuesday, five women belonging to the village of La Jonchere presented themselves at the police station at Bougival.

They stated that for two days past no one had seen the Widow Lerouge, one of their neighbours, who lived by herself in an isolated cottage. They had several times knocked at the door, but all in vain. The window-shutters as well as the door were closed; and it was impossible to obtain even a glimpse of the interior.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Emile Gaboriau
Date: 1866 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length: 123,817 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 4,428 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The Widow Lerouge is a classic mystery novel by Emile Gaboriau, featuring a detective, Monsieur Lecoq, who is tasked with solving a murder.
Crime Fiction — The Widow Lerouge is a crime fiction novel, as it follows the investigation of a murder and the pursuit of the perpetrator.
Detective Fiction — The Widow Lerouge is a detective fiction novel, as it follows the investigation of a murder by a detective, Monsieur Lecoq.
Historical Fiction — The Widow Lerouge is set in 19th century France, making it a historical fiction novel.