The Mystery of Orcival
The Monsieur Lecoq Series (Book 2)
- Author Émile Gaboriau
- Narrator Arthur Morey
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 7 April 2020
- Run Time 12 hours and 38 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Classic crime and mystery fiction.
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What to expect
Émile Gaboriau’s methodical detective Monsieur Lecoq (“Mr. Rooster”) of the Sûreté was inspired by the real-life thief turned police officer Eugène François Vidocq.
Set primarily in a series of small towns on the Seine that are now suburbs of Paris, The Mystery of Orcival revolves around a love triangle consisting of the wealthy Clement Sauvresy; his beautiful but modestly born wife, Bertha; and his old college friend, Count Hector de Tremorel. Stricken with a sudden illness, Sauvresy begs the other two to marry after his death, which they do. The couple live happily until the body of the Countess is found floating in the Seine by a poacher named Bertaud and, a short time later, the Count’s body is also found. While suspicion falls upon Guespin, a gardener on their estate, Monsieur Lecoq launches an investigation and sets in motion the climactic hunt for the true murderer.
Critics Review
“Of its class of romance—French sensational—this is a remarkable and unique specimen.”
| Author | Émile Gaboriau |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Arthur Morey |
| Series | The Monsieur Lecoq Series |
| Duration | 12 hours and 38 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781094140025 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Classic crime and mystery fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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