TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gaboriau,Emile
TI  - L'argent des autres: 1. Les hommes de paille
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Detective and mystery stories
KW  - French fiction -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2004-03-01; Credits: Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
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N2  - "L'argent des autres: 1. Les hommes de paille" by Émile Gaboriau is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of finance, trust, and societal norms through the story of Vincent Favoral, a meticulous bank cashier in Paris whose orderly life is disrupted when accusations of financial misconduct threaten his reputation and stability.  At the start of the book, we are introduced to the tranquil setting of Rue Saint-Gilles in Paris, where Vincent Favoral lives with his family. The narrative follows a mysterious servant who inquires about Favoral's character, indicating that Favoral is widely regarded as an honest man in a seemingly ordinary life. However, various discussions reveal an underlying tension, notably around Favoral's two children, Maxence and Gilberte. The story escalates during a seemingly routine dinner when the arrival of Baron de Thaller leads to shocking allegations against Favoral, suggesting an entanglement in financial malfeasance. As panic unfolds among the dinner guests, including Favoral's family, ominous hints of betrayal and unexpected consequences loom, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of morality and the fragility of reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -