Within An Inch Of His Life - Emile Gaboriau - Bog

Within An Inch Of His Life is a gripping mystery novel by Emile Gaboriau. The story follows the investigation into the attempted murder of Count Claudieuse, a wealthy and influential man in a small French town. The prime suspect is his own nephew, the young and impetuous Gaston de Clameran, who was seen fleeing the scene of the crime. However, as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that there are many more suspects with motives for wanting the count dead. The plot thickens as secrets are revealed and the true culprit is uncovered. Gaboriau's masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists make Within An Inch Of His Life a classic of the detective genre.""No, no. I fear my child has been hurt in her heart's heart. Did you not see how white she looked, and how faint her voice was? Great God! wilt thou leave me all alone here upon earth? O God! for which of my sins dost thou punish me in my children? For mercy's sake, call me home before she also leaves me, who is the joy of my life. And I can do nothing to turn aside this fatality--stupid inane old man that I am!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.