Within an Inch of His Life

Language: EnglishPublished: April 6, 2006

Subjects:

Paris (France)Fiction Detective and mystery stories Fires Arsonists

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Crime/Mystery Detective Fiction

Authors:

Gaboriau, Emile
1832 - 1873

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About this book

In the late 19th century, "Within an Inch of His Life" by Emile Gaboriau unfolds a gripping mystery in the suburb of Sauveterre. A peasant rushes to the mayor with news of a fire at Valpinson, the estate of Count Claudieuse, who is found shot. Unraveling the enigma behind the fire and the Count's shooting, this novel delves into intricate webs of deceit and betrayal. With the unearthing of crucial evidence and the revelation of hidden motives, readers are drawn into a thrilling narrative that explores themes of justice and retribution. Ideal for mystery enthusiasts and literary scholars seeking a riveting historical whodunit.