In "The Mystery of Orcival" by Émile Gaboriau, the reader is immersed in a gripping tale of murder, deceit, and betrayal in the small French village of Orcival. Gaboriau's novel is a classic example of 19th-century detective fiction, filled with intricate plot twists, complex characters, and a constantly evolving mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Gaboriau's masterful story...