The Intrigues Of A Poisoner And Captain Coutanceau (1885) - Emile Gaboriau - Bog

The Intrigues of a Poisoner and Captain Coutanceau is a novel written by Emile Gaboriau and published in 1885. The story is set in France and revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy young woman, Madame Daltier. The investigation into her death is led by Captain Coutanceau, a clever and resourceful detective who must navigate a web of deceit and intrigue to uncover the truth.As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that Madame Daltier's death was not accidental, but rather the result of a carefully planned poisoning. The chief suspect is her husband, Monsieur Daltier, a man with a shady past and a motive for murder. However, as Coutanceau delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there are other players involved, each with their own secrets and agendas.The novel is filled with twists and turns, as the investigation takes unexpected turns and new suspects emerge. Gaboriau's writing is crisp and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the characters and settings that bring the story to life. The Intrigues of a Poisoner and Captain Coutanceau is a classic detective novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.