The Mystery of Orcival (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548012758)

The Mystery of Orcival by Emile Gaboriau is a classic detective novel originally published in 1867. The story follows the investigation of a brutal murder in the small French town of Orcival. The victim is a wealthy countess who was found dead in her bedroom with her throat slit. The prime suspect is her maid, but the evidence against her is circumstantial.The case is taken up by a young, ambitious detective named Lecoq, who is determined to solve the mystery and prove the maid's innocence. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives among the town's elite. Along the way, he must navigate the complex social dynamics of Orcival and outwit the cunning criminals who are determined to keep their secrets hidden.The Mystery of Orcival is a gripping and suspenseful novel that combines elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary. It is considered one of the first works of detective fiction and has influenced many subsequent writers in the genre. Gaboriau's attention to detail, complex plotting, and vivid characters make this a must-read for fans of classic crime fiction.1902. The book begins: On Thursday, the 9th of July, 186-, Jean Bertaud and his son, well known at Orcival as living by poaching and marauding, rose at three o�������clock in the morning, just at daybreak, to go fishing. Taking their tackle, they descended the charming pathway, shaded by acacias, which you see from the station at Evry, and which leads from the burg of Orcival to the Seine. They made their way to their boat, moored as usual some fifty yards above the wire bridge, across a filed adjoining Valfeuillu, the imposing estate of the Count de Tremorel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emile Gaboriau
ISBN-10: 054801275X
ISBN-13: 9780548012758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 388
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d