02229cam a22003373u 4500 27794 UtSlPG 20260610133632.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Souvestre, Pierre, 1874-1914 Fantômas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-13 Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Fantômas" by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work introduces readers to the enigmatic and elusive criminal mastermind, Fantômas, who embodies the chaos and terror of crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of various characters who discuss and react to the dark deeds associated with this figure, setting the stage for a thrilling tale filled with mystery and suspense. The opening of the novel presents a conversation among the guests of the Marquise de Langrune as they discuss the identity and nature of Fantômas, an almost mythic figure who seems to be behind numerous crimes without ever being captured. Themes of fear and intrigue arise as the characters ponder the impact of crime in their lives, leading to a discussion that both captivates and unnerves them. The scene is set during a cold winter evening at the Marquise's château, where nuances of danger and fascination weave through the dialogue, hinting at the ominous events that will soon unfold, including the looming shadow of a recent mysterious disappearance linked to Fantômas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Fantômas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Allain, Marcel, 1885-1969 Metcalfe, Cranstoun, 1866-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27794 68703 68703