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This gripping novel follows the investigation of a noble family embroiled in scandal and deception. When the heir to the Duke de Champdoce mysteriously disappears, suspicions arise, leading to a web of secrets involving love, betrayal, and madness. As the detective works to... Read Full Overview

Les Esclaves de Paris (Tome II) (+Biographie et Bibliographie) (6X9po Glossy Cover Finish): Des malfaiteurs fondent une redoutable association qui va faire trembler Paris dans ses t

Des malfaiteurs fondent une redoutable association qui va faire trembler Paris dans ses tr fonds. Dans l'ombre, ils recueillent m thodiquement les honteux secrets, petits et grands, de la population. Au bout de vingt-cinq ann es d'efforts opini tres, ils disposent d'une mine... Read Full Overview

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The traveller who wishes to go from Poitiers to London by the shortest route will find that the simplest way is to take a seat in the stage-coach which runs to Saumur; and when you book your place, the polite clerk tells you that you must take your seat punctually at six o'clock... Read Full Overview

A sequel to Caught in the Net. One of Mascarin's plots is aimed at the Duke de Champdoce. The quarrel which ensues follows the Duke's attempt to make his son marry an heiress. The Duke's death, the marriage, and the duel beside the open grave, lead to complications which only... Read Full Overview

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The Champdoce Mystery' is an enthralling novel by Emile Gaboriau that takes readers on a thrilling journey through mystery, suspense, and unexpected revelations. Set in 19th-century France, the story revolves around a young man named Vicomte de Chamondin, who inherits the prestigious... Read Full Overview

Delve into the intricate world of crime and investigation with Emile Gaboriau's classic, "The Champdoce Mystery." A cornerstone of detective fiction, this timeless mystery novel plunges readers into a complex police investigation. Follow the trail of clues as dedicated detectives... Read Full Overview

Delve into the intricate world of crime and investigation with Emile Gaboriau's classic, "The Champdoce Mystery." A cornerstone of detective fiction, this timeless mystery novel plunges readers into a complex police investigation. Follow the trail of clues as dedicated detectives... Read Full Overview

This gripping novel follows the investigation of a noble family embroiled in scandal and deception. When the heir to the Duke de Champdoce mysteriously disappears, suspicions arise, leading to a web of secrets involving love, betrayal, and madness. As the detective works to... Read Full Overview