Deze detective-saga volgt een briljante Parijse politie-inspecteur die de meest complexe zaken oplost met buitengewone deductie en observatievermogen. Zijn methoden en scherpe intellect zijn vaak zowel criminelen als collega's te slim af. De verhalen zitten vol spanning, mysterie en psychologische profilering, wat ze tot een klassieker in het genre maakt.
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A murder investigation unfolds with an immediate arrest of a seemingly obvious suspect. A disguised detective meticulously analyzes the evidence alongside a doctor and others, ultimately revealing that the true solution lies far from initial assumptions. The narrative cleverly hints at a familiar dynamic reminiscent of a famous detective duo, adding an intriguing layer to the mystery.
Set in the realm of crime and mystery, this novel showcases Émile Gaboriau's early exploration of the genre, influenced by his mentor Paul Féval. Originally published in 1867, it delves into the intricacies of criminal investigation, reflecting the emerging detective fiction style of the time. Gaboriau's work is significant in the evolution of modern mystery narratives, offering a glimpse into the foundations of the genre. The new edition includes a fresh introduction, enhancing its historical context and relevance.
This early work by Emile Gaboriau was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Monsieur Lecoq' is one of Gaboriau's novels of crime and mystery. Emile Gaboriau was born in the small town of Saujon, Charente-Maritime, France. During his twenties, he became a secretary to Paul Feval - a an author now regarded as one of the fathers of modern crime fiction, whose Jean Diable (1862) is seen as the world's first modern detective novel."
Reproduction of the original: The Honor of the Name by Emile Gaboriau