French writer, considered the father of detective fiction. His first novel, The Lerouge Case was a huge success. We see the emergence of Lecoq, the detective. This character inspired Conan Doyle as a model of the ingenious detective who solves mysteries by his extraordinary deductive capabilities. But, unlike Sherlock Holmes, Lecoq is based on more realistic investigations, closer to the advancements of forensic science at the time.

Table of Contents
Monsieur Lecoq
The Widow Lerouge, The Lerouge Case
The Mystery of Orcival
Other People's Money
The Count's Millions
Baron Trigault's Vengeance
Within an Inch of His Life
Caught In The Net
The Champdoce Mystery
The Clique of Gold
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The Honor of the Name