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Lerouge Case

Widely considered the first modern detective novel in French literature, The Lerouge Case is the first in Emile Gaboriau's acclaimed "Lecoq" series although his role is a secondary one in this one. A brutal murder shocks the quiet village of La Jonchère: Madame Lerouge, an elderly widow, is found slain in her modest home. The local authorities are baffled by the savagery of the crime and the apparent lack of motive. It is gradually disclosed that she had once been the servant and confidante of a noblewoman who had borne an illegitimate child. The case is assigned to Magistrate M. Daburon, who is personally invested due to his deep feelings for Claire D’Arlange, a woman linked to the case. Recognizing the complexity of the situation, Daburon seeks the assistance of M. Tabaret, a clever retired police investigator. Through meticulous deduction, he reconstructs the victim’s past and unravels a complex web of deceptions and long buried secrets ultimately revealing the true murderer and restoring justice. - Summary by Celine Major

Year of Publication: Genres: Published 1800 -1900

Running Time: 13 hours 20 minutes 22 seconds(26 chapters)

Language: EnglishRead by: Celine Major

#	Chapter Name
	Chapter 1 Celine Major	39:29
	Chapter 2 Celine Major	35:32
	Chapter 3 Celine Major	26:08
	Chapter 4-1 Celine Major	33:10
	Chapter 4-2 Celine Major	27:33
	Chapter 5 Celine Major	41:01
	Chapter 6-1 Celine Major	32:03
	Chapter 6-2 Celine Major	31:07
	Chapter 7 Celine Major	39:37
	Chapter 8 Celine Major	20:40
	Chapter 9-1 Celine Major	24:23
	Chapter 9-2 Celine Major	27:38
	Chapter 10 Celine Major	33:00
	Chapter 11 Celine Major	38:26
	Chapter 12-1 Celine Major	24:34
	Chapter 12-2 Celine Major	24:22
	Chapter 13-1 Celine Major	26:40
	Chapter 13-2 Celine Major	28:50
	Chapter 14 Celine Major	36:34
	Chapter 15-1 Celine Major	23:24
	Chapter 15-2 Celine Major	22:48
	Chapter 16 Celine Major	39:18
	Chapter 17-1 Celine Major	22:36
	Chapter 17-2 Celine Major	25:00
	Chapter 18 Celine Major	39:29
	Chapters 19-20 Celine Major	37:00