The Mystery of Orcival

In "The Mystery of Orcival," Emile Gaboriau masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and detective intrigue, firmly establishing the genre of detective fiction in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a French provincial town, this novel introduces readers to the astute amateur detective, Monsieur Lecoq, who navigates a web of deceit and murder as he seeks the truth behind a mysterious c...