02349cam a22003373u 4500 19369 UtSlPG 20260610133443.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-09-25 Produced by David Starner, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont" by Robert Barr is a collection of detective stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book features the character Eugène Valmont, a former chief detective for the French government who has moved to London and now operates as a private detective. The stories revolve around Valmont's clever investigative tactics as he tackles various mysteries and crimes. At the start of this tale, the reader is introduced to Valmont, who reflects on his past work as a detective in France and expresses satisfaction with his current state in London. He is soon drawn into the case surrounding the retrieval of a legendary diamond necklace, rumored to bring misfortune to those who possess it. With the backdrop of various characters, including wealthy buyers and potential criminals who gather for the auction of the necklace, Valmont prepares himself to navigate the dangerous world of theft and deception, highlighting the tensions between his duty to protect valuable treasures and the lurking threats of crime. The opening sets an engaging tone for a narrative filled with intrigue, clever plotting, and a charismatic protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories, English Detective and mystery stories, English Private investigators -- England -- London -- Fiction French -- England -- London -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19369 60754 60754