The Mystery of Orcival

The Mystery of Orcival is a classic detective novel written by Emile Gaboriau. The story is set in the small French town of Orcival, where a wealthy countess is found murdered in her estate. The prime suspect is her son, who has a history of violent behavior and was seen leaving the estate on the night of the murder. However, as the investigation progresses, more suspects emerge, and the case becomes increasingly complex.The book follows the investigation led by the brilliant detective Lecoq, who uses his intelligence and deductive skills to unravel the mystery. Along the way, he encounters a range of characters, including the countess's family members, servants, and neighbors, each with their own secrets and motives.As the investigation unfolds, Lecoq must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth behind the murder. The book is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept guessing until the very end.Overall, The Mystery of Orcival is a gripping and well-crafted detective novel that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.1902. The book begins: On Thursday, the 9th of July, 186-, Jean Bertaud and his son, well known at Orcival as living by poaching and marauding, rose at three o�������clock in the morning, just at daybreak, to go fishing. Taking their tackle, they descended the charming pathway, shaded by acacias, which you see from the station at Evry, and which leads from the burg of Orcival to the Seine. They made their way to their boat, moored as usual some fifty yards above the wire bridge, across a filed adjoining Valfeuillu, the imposing estate of the Count de Tremorel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.