Monsieur Lecoq, v. 2 by Emile Gaboriau
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About this eBook
| Author | Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873 |
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| Title | Monsieur Lecoq, v. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Monsieur Lecoq" by Emile Gaboriau is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the intricate world of mystery and crime, following the titular character, Monsieur Lecoq, a master detective renowned for his keen powers of deduction and observation. The narrative is enriched by a backdrop of social dynamics and the quest for justice, likely involving elements of suspense and dramatic irony as the story unfolds. At the start of the second volume, the focus shifts to M. Lacheneur, who lives in a modest cottage with his daughter, Marie-Anne. The opening scene sets a tense atmosphere as Baron d’Escorval seeks answers regarding his son's love for Marie-Anne amidst family conflicts and Lacheneur's mysterious past. Marie-Anne reveals her connection to Maurice d'Escorval, which complicates their lives further as they navigate their familial relationships and hidden ambitions. The narrative hints at deeper conspiracies and potential revenge against the Sairmeuse family, which seems to drive their conflicts, setting the stage for suspenseful developments ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48641 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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