23 - Mystery of Orcival by Amile Gaboriau

Delve into the captivating world of Emile Gaboriaus Le Coq with The Mystery of Orcival. This tale of murder and deception unravels as the Countess de Tremorels lifeless body is found on her castle grounds, and her husband mysteriously vanishes. Enter M. Lecoq of La Surete, dispatched by the Prefecture of Police to untangle the intricate web of lies and deceit. A suspect quickly emerges, but Lecoq soon realizes the evidence was crafted to lead him astray. His sharp intellect and uncanny ability to notice the smallest of details leave those assisting him – the old justice of the peace, the doctor, and others – in awe as he dissects the complex plot behind the countess murder and the counts disappearance. Join him as he ventures into this thrilling, multi-layered mystery.