Other People's Money (1874) - Emile Gaboriau

Other People's Money is a novel written by French author �����mile Gaboriau and first published in 1874. The story revolves around a wealthy banker named Andr����� Fauvel, who is found dead in his office one morning. The police quickly suspect his son, Raoul, who has a reputation for being a spendthrift and is known to have had a strained relationship with his father. However, Raoul insists on his innocence and enlists the help of his friend, detective Monsieur Lecoq, to clear his name.As Lecoq investigates the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal within the Fauvel family and the bank itself. He discovers that Fauvel had been embezzling money from the bank and had made several enemies among his colleagues and business partners. The plot thickens as Lecoq delves deeper into the case and uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to bring down the entire financial system.Other People's Money is a thrilling mystery novel that explores the corrupt world of finance in 19th-century France. Gaboriau's masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The novel is a classic of the detective genre and a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.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.

EAN: 9781437152975