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The Widow Lerouge
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025503202
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Widow Lerouge is a seminal work of detective fiction that marks the birth of the modern police procedural. When the titular widow is found murdered in her secluded cottage, the investigation falls to the amateur sleuth Father Tabaret and the ambitious young police officer Monsieur Lecoq. Together, they navigate a complex web of familial secrets, inheritance disputes, and long-buried scandals within the French aristocracy. As the duo applies proto-forensic techniques and deductive reasoning to solve the crime, they encounter a cast of suspicious characters and legal obstacles that challenge their wit at every turn.
Known for its intricate plotting and psychological depth, this novel by Emile Gaboriau laid the groundwork for the genre, influencing future masters like Arthur Conan Doyle. The story masterfully blends the tension of a crime thriller with a biting critique of social class and judicial systems in 19th-century France. The Widow Lerouge remains a cornerstone of mystery literature, offering readers a gripping intellectual puzzle and a fascinating glimpse into the origins of forensic investigation.
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