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L'affaire Lerouge

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"L'Affaire Lerouge" is a novel written by the French author Émile Gaboriau. First published in 1866, it is considered one of the early works of detective fiction and played a significant role in shaping the genre. The novel is centered around the mysterious murder of a widow named Widow Lerouge. As the investigation unfolds, we follow the work of the detective Frédéric Larsan, who is determined to solve the case. The story takes place in a small French village, and the murder leads to a web of secrets, suspicions, and hidden identities. Émile Gaboriau's "L'Affaire Lerouge" is notable for introducing key elements of detective fiction that would later become staples of the genre, including a brilliant detective, a puzzling crime, and the unraveling of clues. The novel laid the foundation for subsequent mystery and detective stories. Keywords: Émile Gaboriau, "L'Affaire Lerouge," detective fiction, mystery, murder, investigation, hidden identities, early detective stories.

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  • Language:
  • French
  • ISBN:
  • 9791041821945
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 354
  • Published:
  • October 17, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x20x210 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 458 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of L'affaire Lerouge

"L'Affaire Lerouge" is a novel written by the French author Émile Gaboriau. First published in 1866, it is considered one of the early works of detective fiction and played a significant role in shaping the genre.
The novel is centered around the mysterious murder of a widow named Widow Lerouge. As the investigation unfolds, we follow the work of the detective Frédéric Larsan, who is determined to solve the case. The story takes place in a small French village, and the murder leads to a web of secrets, suspicions, and hidden identities.
Émile Gaboriau's "L'Affaire Lerouge" is notable for introducing key elements of detective fiction that would later become staples of the genre, including a brilliant detective, a puzzling crime, and the unraveling of clues. The novel laid the foundation for subsequent mystery and detective stories.
Keywords: Émile Gaboriau, "L'Affaire Lerouge," detective fiction, mystery, murder, investigation, hidden identities, early detective stories.

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