L'affaire Lerouge

"L'Affaire Lerouge" is a novel written by the French author Émile Gaboriau. First published in 1866, it is considered one of the early works of detective fiction and played a significant role in shaping the genre. The novel is centered around the mysterious murder of a widow named Widow Lerouge. As the investigation unfolds, we follow the work of the detective Frédéric Larsan, who is determined to solve the case. The story takes place in a small French village, and the murder leads to a web...