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The perfume of the lady in black

The perfume of the lady in black

LeRoux, Gaston

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9376559274
ISBN13: 9789376559275
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 10 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sinister shadow falls across the corridors of a grand château, where the air is thick with suspicion and every locked door conceals a new riddle. In the heart of early twentieth-century France, a baffling crime unfolds-one that defies logic and challenges even the most brilliant minds. Within this labyrinthine tale, a celebrated detective is drawn into a web of secrets, rivalries, and deceptions, where every clue deepens the enigma and each revelation brings fresh peril. This is a masterwork of French detective mystery, renowned for its ingenious construction and atmospheric suspense. The narrative is a tour de force of the locked room mystery, inviting readers to match wits with a criminal whose cunning seems boundless. Through elegant prose and keen psychological insight, the novel immerses you in a world where intellect is the ultimate weapon and no detail is too small to matter. The plot twists and turns with the precision of a well-set trap, keeping the stakes high and the tension palpable until the final, breathtaking solution. Fans of crime investigation novels and intellectual detective fiction will savour the interplay of deduction and intuition, while those drawn to traditional mystery novels will appreciate the intricate puzzle at the story's core. The book's European detective story pedigree is evident in every page, blending suspenseful whodunit elements with a distinctly continental flair. This is a mystery puzzle novel that rewards close attention, offering a reading experience at once challenging and deeply satisfying. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For general readers, classic-library enthusiasts, and collectors alike, this is a rare opportunity to experience a cornerstone of French crime fiction, presented anew with care and respect for its enduring intrigue.

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