Within an Inch of His Life by Emile Gaboriau

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Author Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873
Title Within an Inch of His Life
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
Summary "Within an Inch of His Life" by Emile Gaboriau is a mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The story begins with chaos in the suburb of Sauveterre, where a peasant urgently informs the mayor about a devastating fire at Valpinson, the residence of Count Claudieuse, who has also been shot. As the events unfold, we are introduced to a cast of characters, including Count Claudieuse, his wife, and the mayor, who are soon engulfed in the investigation of the incident that could cost lives and reputations. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic stage, recounting how the mayor is awakened in the dead of night by frantic news of both a fire and an attack on the count. The tension escalates as the community mobilizes to address the chaos, revealing a portrait of a small-town grappling with fear and uncertainty. Count Claudieuse is described as gravely injured, creating urgency around finding the assailant. The arrival of Cocoleu, a mentally challenged man who claims he has seen the crime, adds an unpredictable element to the narrative, as his accusations against a local nobleman raise the stakes for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Fires -- Fiction
Subject Arsonists -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3336
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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