The Honor of the Name - Emile Gaboriau - Bog

The Honor of the Name is a novel by Emile Gaboriau. The story revolves around the character of Olivier Bertomy, a French nobleman who has been falsely accused of a crime. The accusation has tarnished the reputation of his family and threatens to ruin his life. Olivier is determined to clear his name and restore his honor. With the help of his friend, the journalist Joseph Rouletabille, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the crime and expose the real culprit. The novel is a thrilling mystery that keeps the reader engaged till the very end. It explores themes of justice, honor, and loyalty, and provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of 19th century France. The Honor of the Name is a classic work of detective fiction that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers with its intricate plot and well-drawn characters.1880. The book begins: On the first Sunday in the month of August, 1815, at ten o�������clock precisely, as on every Sunday morning-the sacristan of the parish church at Sairmeuse sounded the three strokes of the bell which warn the faithful that the priest is ascending the steps of the altar to celebrate high mass. The church was already more than half full, and from every side little groups of peasants were hurrying into the church-year. The women were all in their bravest attire, with cunning little fichus crossed upon their breasts, broad-striped, brightly colored skirts, and large white coifs. Being as economical as they were coquettish, they came barefooted, bringing their shoes in their hands, but put them on reverentially before entering the house of God. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.